Definition of pitfall in English:

pitfall

noun ˈpɪtfɔːlˈpɪtˌfɔl

1A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.
圈套，隐患；意想不到的困难
the pitfalls of buying goods at public auctions
Example sentencesExamples
- Many foreigners may resolve to avoid such potential pitfalls altogether, by taking their lives and businesses elsewhere.
- Or do you just want to point out the obvious pitfalls?
- How do you deal with difficult grandchildren while avoiding the pitfalls of interfering or being over-critical?
- The lawyer duly warned him of some possible pitfalls, and the book was published.
- No matter how often you've done this job before there are still hidden snags and pitfalls along the way.
- There are obvious pitfalls of such behavior, if it ever developed into a habit.
- The Business Place is running a course to help sidestep the pitfalls of starting your own company.
- He bought some books on self-publishing and brushed up on the perils and pitfalls involved.
- However, as with many technology acquisitions, pitfalls lie at every stage in the process.
- Most heads of family businesses know the possible pitfalls ahead but few act in anticipation.
- Architecture also serves as a good example domain to understand the pitfalls associated with evolutionary design.
- For the company considering the decision to outsource, how can potential pitfalls be avoided?
- The series also underlines the pitfalls inherent in a burning desire to become an overnight celebrity.
- The competition fits in with the school's programme of teaching, which highlights the pitfalls of using fossil fuels.
- But I also recognize the need to avoid potential pitfalls.
- But it is also clear that there are many methodological pitfalls along the way.
- Recognizing the origin of the malignant tumor represents another diagnostic pitfall.
- Another common pitfall is failing to understand the boss's goals, she said.
- There will be numerous pitfalls along the way.
- The following cases illustrate a new pitfall that can lead to treatment failure.
Synonyms
hazard, danger, risk, peril, difficulty, issue, problem, catch, snag, stumbling block, drawback
informal banana skin
2A covered pit for use as a trap.
陷阱
Example sentencesExamples
- The summed total of three sampling days for each of the 12 pitfall traps (three traps at four tidal heights) was used for each year in subsequent statistical analyses.
- Experimental animals were the first-generation offspring of beetles collected from carrion-baited pitfall traps in the field in May and June 2000.
- Polyethylene scintillation vials (2.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height) with a screw lid were used to create pitfall traps.
- We sorted 7743 invertebrates from 712 pitfall traps.
- Thirteen standard, plastic pitfall traps, with soapy solution in the bottom cup, were maintained throughout the stay to sample invertebrates.
- Burying beetles were captured using pitfall traps baited with rotted chicken as outlined below.
- Two permanent pitfall traps were located at each monitoring site.
- The pitfall trap or the nearest pit for turtles at the fence was also recorded in order to calculate a minimum straight-line travel distance from the release point using the Pythagorean theorem.
- Slugs are attracted to beer, and this weakness can be exploited by deploying pitfall traps baited with beer (real ales with traces of yeast, rather than filtered lagers).
- The 16 to 20 oz. plastic cups used for cold drinks make ideal pitfall traps.
- Generally, pitfall trap data indicated that darkling beetles significantly preferred unmowed areas to mowed areas, while crickets showed no preference.
- During this trial, escapes, and/or predation of click beetles caught in the pitfall traps was common, but was not observed in the pheromone traps.
- These are pitfall traps that lure the slugs using beer as a bait (real ale is said to be the most effective).
- The pitfall traps some while others quickly jump away.
- Carabids typically are sampled using pitfall traps.
- The incidental captures may represent species that are either rare, are not habitually ground-dwelling, or that move little and are therefore unlikely to fall into pitfall traps.
- If she accidentally stumbled across a trap or a pitfall, she would get out of the mess and warn everyone else of the danger.
- Well anyways, it was caught in a trap, a pitfall.
- Within each sampling area, 10 pitfall trap sites were created using a cylindrical auger.
- French also placed pitfall traps to monitor ground beetles on private farms, where some farmers are growing another type of Bt corn to control corn borer pests.

Definition of pitfall in US English:

pitfall

nounˈpitˌfôlˈpɪtˌfɔl

1A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.
圈套，隐患；意想不到的困难
Example sentencesExamples
- He bought some books on self-publishing and brushed up on the perils and pitfalls involved.
- The following cases illustrate a new pitfall that can lead to treatment failure.
- The Business Place is running a course to help sidestep the pitfalls of starting your own company.
- How do you deal with difficult grandchildren while avoiding the pitfalls of interfering or being over-critical?
- For the company considering the decision to outsource, how can potential pitfalls be avoided?
- The lawyer duly warned him of some possible pitfalls, and the book was published.
- There will be numerous pitfalls along the way.
- But it is also clear that there are many methodological pitfalls along the way.
- The series also underlines the pitfalls inherent in a burning desire to become an overnight celebrity.
- Many foreigners may resolve to avoid such potential pitfalls altogether, by taking their lives and businesses elsewhere.
- There are obvious pitfalls of such behavior, if it ever developed into a habit.
- The competition fits in with the school's programme of teaching, which highlights the pitfalls of using fossil fuels.
- Or do you just want to point out the obvious pitfalls?
- Another common pitfall is failing to understand the boss's goals, she said.
- However, as with many technology acquisitions, pitfalls lie at every stage in the process.
- No matter how often you've done this job before there are still hidden snags and pitfalls along the way.
- Architecture also serves as a good example domain to understand the pitfalls associated with evolutionary design.
- Most heads of family businesses know the possible pitfalls ahead but few act in anticipation.
- But I also recognize the need to avoid potential pitfalls.
- Recognizing the origin of the malignant tumor represents another diagnostic pitfall.
Synonyms
hazard, danger, risk, peril, difficulty, issue, problem, catch, snag, stumbling block, drawback
1. 1.1 A covered pit used as a trap.
  陷阱
  Example sentencesExamples
  These are pitfall traps that lure the slugs using beer as a bait (real ale is said to be the most effective).
  The pitfall traps some while others quickly jump away.
  The summed total of three sampling days for each of the 12 pitfall traps (three traps at four tidal heights) was used for each year in subsequent statistical analyses.
  Well anyways, it was caught in a trap, a pitfall.
  If she accidentally stumbled across a trap or a pitfall, she would get out of the mess and warn everyone else of the danger.
  The 16 to 20 oz. plastic cups used for cold drinks make ideal pitfall traps.
  During this trial, escapes, and/or predation of click beetles caught in the pitfall traps was common, but was not observed in the pheromone traps.
  French also placed pitfall traps to monitor ground beetles on private farms, where some farmers are growing another type of Bt corn to control corn borer pests.
  Thirteen standard, plastic pitfall traps, with soapy solution in the bottom cup, were maintained throughout the stay to sample invertebrates.
  Within each sampling area, 10 pitfall trap sites were created using a cylindrical auger.
  The pitfall trap or the nearest pit for turtles at the fence was also recorded in order to calculate a minimum straight-line travel distance from the release point using the Pythagorean theorem.
  Carabids typically are sampled using pitfall traps.
  Generally, pitfall trap data indicated that darkling beetles significantly preferred unmowed areas to mowed areas, while crickets showed no preference.
  Experimental animals were the first-generation offspring of beetles collected from carrion-baited pitfall traps in the field in May and June 2000.
  The incidental captures may represent species that are either rare, are not habitually ground-dwelling, or that move little and are therefore unlikely to fall into pitfall traps.
  Burying beetles were captured using pitfall traps baited with rotted chicken as outlined below.
  We sorted 7743 invertebrates from 712 pitfall traps.
  Two permanent pitfall traps were located at each monitoring site.
  Polyethylene scintillation vials (2.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height) with a screw lid were used to create pitfall traps.
  Slugs are attracted to beer, and this weakness can be exploited by deploying pitfall traps baited with beer (real ales with traces of yeast, rather than filtered lagers).

单词	pitfall
释义	Definition of pitfall in English: pitfall noun ˈpɪtfɔːlˈpɪtˌfɔl 1A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. 圈套，隐患；意想不到的困难 the pitfalls of buying goods at public auctions Example sentencesExamples Many foreigners may resolve to avoid such potential pitfalls altogether, by taking their lives and businesses elsewhere. Or do you just want to point out the obvious pitfalls? How do you deal with difficult grandchildren while avoiding the pitfalls of interfering or being over-critical? The lawyer duly warned him of some possible pitfalls, and the book was published. No matter how often you've done this job before there are still hidden snags and pitfalls along the way. There are obvious pitfalls of such behavior, if it ever developed into a habit. The Business Place is running a course to help sidestep the pitfalls of starting your own company. He bought some books on self-publishing and brushed up on the perils and pitfalls involved. However, as with many technology acquisitions, pitfalls lie at every stage in the process. Most heads of family businesses know the possible pitfalls ahead but few act in anticipation. Architecture also serves as a good example domain to understand the pitfalls associated with evolutionary design. For the company considering the decision to outsource, how can potential pitfalls be avoided? The series also underlines the pitfalls inherent in a burning desire to become an overnight celebrity. The competition fits in with the school's programme of teaching, which highlights the pitfalls of using fossil fuels. But I also recognize the need to avoid potential pitfalls. But it is also clear that there are many methodological pitfalls along the way. Recognizing the origin of the malignant tumor represents another diagnostic pitfall. Another common pitfall is failing to understand the boss's goals, she said. There will be numerous pitfalls along the way. The following cases illustrate a new pitfall that can lead to treatment failure. Synonyms hazard, danger, risk, peril, difficulty, issue, problem, catch, snag, stumbling block, drawback informal banana skin 2A covered pit for use as a trap. 陷阱 Example sentencesExamples The summed total of three sampling days for each of the 12 pitfall traps (three traps at four tidal heights) was used for each year in subsequent statistical analyses. Experimental animals were the first-generation offspring of beetles collected from carrion-baited pitfall traps in the field in May and June 2000. Polyethylene scintillation vials (2.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height) with a screw lid were used to create pitfall traps. We sorted 7743 invertebrates from 712 pitfall traps. Thirteen standard, plastic pitfall traps, with soapy solution in the bottom cup, were maintained throughout the stay to sample invertebrates. Burying beetles were captured using pitfall traps baited with rotted chicken as outlined below. Two permanent pitfall traps were located at each monitoring site. The pitfall trap or the nearest pit for turtles at the fence was also recorded in order to calculate a minimum straight-line travel distance from the release point using the Pythagorean theorem. Slugs are attracted to beer, and this weakness can be exploited by deploying pitfall traps baited with beer (real ales with traces of yeast, rather than filtered lagers). The 16 to 20 oz. plastic cups used for cold drinks make ideal pitfall traps. Generally, pitfall trap data indicated that darkling beetles significantly preferred unmowed areas to mowed areas, while crickets showed no preference. During this trial, escapes, and/or predation of click beetles caught in the pitfall traps was common, but was not observed in the pheromone traps. These are pitfall traps that lure the slugs using beer as a bait (real ale is said to be the most effective). The pitfall traps some while others quickly jump away. Carabids typically are sampled using pitfall traps. The incidental captures may represent species that are either rare, are not habitually ground-dwelling, or that move little and are therefore unlikely to fall into pitfall traps. If she accidentally stumbled across a trap or a pitfall, she would get out of the mess and warn everyone else of the danger. Well anyways, it was caught in a trap, a pitfall. Within each sampling area, 10 pitfall trap sites were created using a cylindrical auger. French also placed pitfall traps to monitor ground beetles on private farms, where some farmers are growing another type of Bt corn to control corn borer pests. Definition of pitfall in US English: pitfall nounˈpitˌfôlˈpɪtˌfɔl 1A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty. 圈套，隐患；意想不到的困难 Example sentencesExamples He bought some books on self-publishing and brushed up on the perils and pitfalls involved. The following cases illustrate a new pitfall that can lead to treatment failure. The Business Place is running a course to help sidestep the pitfalls of starting your own company. How do you deal with difficult grandchildren while avoiding the pitfalls of interfering or being over-critical? For the company considering the decision to outsource, how can potential pitfalls be avoided? The lawyer duly warned him of some possible pitfalls, and the book was published. There will be numerous pitfalls along the way. But it is also clear that there are many methodological pitfalls along the way. The series also underlines the pitfalls inherent in a burning desire to become an overnight celebrity. Many foreigners may resolve to avoid such potential pitfalls altogether, by taking their lives and businesses elsewhere. There are obvious pitfalls of such behavior, if it ever developed into a habit. The competition fits in with the school's programme of teaching, which highlights the pitfalls of using fossil fuels. Or do you just want to point out the obvious pitfalls? Another common pitfall is failing to understand the boss's goals, she said. However, as with many technology acquisitions, pitfalls lie at every stage in the process. No matter how often you've done this job before there are still hidden snags and pitfalls along the way. Architecture also serves as a good example domain to understand the pitfalls associated with evolutionary design. Most heads of family businesses know the possible pitfalls ahead but few act in anticipation. But I also recognize the need to avoid potential pitfalls. Recognizing the origin of the malignant tumor represents another diagnostic pitfall. Synonyms hazard, danger, risk, peril, difficulty, issue, problem, catch, snag, stumbling block, drawback 1.1 A covered pit used as a trap. 陷阱 Example sentencesExamples These are pitfall traps that lure the slugs using beer as a bait (real ale is said to be the most effective). The pitfall traps some while others quickly jump away. The summed total of three sampling days for each of the 12 pitfall traps (three traps at four tidal heights) was used for each year in subsequent statistical analyses. Well anyways, it was caught in a trap, a pitfall. If she accidentally stumbled across a trap or a pitfall, she would get out of the mess and warn everyone else of the danger. The 16 to 20 oz. plastic cups used for cold drinks make ideal pitfall traps. During this trial, escapes, and/or predation of click beetles caught in the pitfall traps was common, but was not observed in the pheromone traps. French also placed pitfall traps to monitor ground beetles on private farms, where some farmers are growing another type of Bt corn to control corn borer pests. Thirteen standard, plastic pitfall traps, with soapy solution in the bottom cup, were maintained throughout the stay to sample invertebrates. Within each sampling area, 10 pitfall trap sites were created using a cylindrical auger. The pitfall trap or the nearest pit for turtles at the fence was also recorded in order to calculate a minimum straight-line travel distance from the release point using the Pythagorean theorem. Carabids typically are sampled using pitfall traps. Generally, pitfall trap data indicated that darkling beetles significantly preferred unmowed areas to mowed areas, while crickets showed no preference. Experimental animals were the first-generation offspring of beetles collected from carrion-baited pitfall traps in the field in May and June 2000. The incidental captures may represent species that are either rare, are not habitually ground-dwelling, or that move little and are therefore unlikely to fall into pitfall traps. Burying beetles were captured using pitfall traps baited with rotted chicken as outlined below. We sorted 7743 invertebrates from 712 pitfall traps. Two permanent pitfall traps were located at each monitoring site. Polyethylene scintillation vials (2.5 cm in diameter and 6 cm in height) with a screw lid were used to create pitfall traps. Slugs are attracted to beer, and this weakness can be exploited by deploying pitfall traps baited with beer (real ales with traces of yeast, rather than filtered lagers).
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