snag
/snæɡ/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5668 in the learning path
意外障碍；小麻烦
Definitions
n. An unexpected difficulty that delays or prevents progress.
意外障碍；小麻烦
v. To catch or tear something on a sharp or rough object.
钩住；钩破
Example
My sweater snagged on a nail by the door.
我的毛衣被门边的一颗钉子钩住了。
The housing project hit a snag when engineers discovered unstable ground beneath the proposed site.
工程师发现拟建地块下方的地基不稳，住房项目因此遇到了障碍。
Collocations
- hit a snag
- a minor snag
- snag on a nail
Synonyms
- obstacle
- hitch
Usage tip
hit a snag指遇到障碍；动词常接on表示被钩住。
FAQ
- What does snag mean?
- An unexpected difficulty that delays or prevents progress. To catch or tear something on a sharp or rough object.
- How is snag pronounced?
- UK /snæɡ/, US /snæɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
