major pass; crucial threshold
Meanings
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important strategic pass; major gateway
Originally refers to a crucial mountain pass or fortress. Can be used metaphorically for any critical checkpoint or barrier.
The army must capture this major military pass.
Historically, Tong Pass was an important gateway into the Guanzhong region.
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This interview is a major hurdle in his career.
noun
crucial threshold; significant barrier or milestone
Used after a large number or quantity to indicate a psychologically or economically significant threshold or barrier. Common in finance, sports, and other statistics.
The stock index fell below the crucial threshold of ten thousand points.
His annual income broke through the million-yuan barrier for the first time.
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The company's number of users has surpassed the 100 million milestone.
The price of this new car will challenge the 300,000 yuan threshold.