U2-2

The construction of a new highway will help to break down the _______ between the two cities, promoting economic growth and easier travel.

• barrier
• barricade

• margin

• bay

Protesters used overturned vehicles as _______ to block the main street.

• barricade
• barrier

• margin

• bay

The company's profit has a small _______ of error, which is crucial for their financial planning.

• barrier

• barricade

• margin

• bay

In the novel, the protagonist finds herself in a situation where she must _______ the supernatural forces that threaten her village, using only her wits and the ancient knowledge passed down through generations.

• hold at bay

• keep at arm's length

• break through

• overcome

Replace "barrier" in the following sentence with a synonym that maintains the original meaning: "The new policy acts as a barrier to foreign investments, which some argue is detrimental to economic growth."

翻译句子：

新政策很可能会导致交通拥堵减少。