No. 15,431 in Russian
преградой
"Преградой" means "obstacle" or "barrier" in English.
In a sentence
Река служила преградой для путешественников, пытающихся перейти её.
The river served as an obstacle for travelers trying to cross it.
Here, "преградой" refers to a physical obstacle that hinders or blocks progress.
Проблемы стали преградой на пути к успеху.
The problems became an obstacle on the path to success.
In this example, "преградой" is used metaphorically to indicate difficulties or challenges that hinder achieving goals.
Её упорство стало преградой для любых сомнений.
Her determination became a barrier to any doubts.
Here, "преградой" is used symbolically to represent something that blocks or prevents the emergence or influence of doubts.
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