MINEFIELD


Meaning of MINEFIELD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ maɪnfi:ld ]

( minefields)

1.

A minefield is an area of land or water where explosive mines have been hidden.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe a situation as a minefield , you are emphasizing that there are a lot of hidden dangers or problems, and where people need to behave with care because things could easily go wrong.

The whole subject is a political minefield...

N-COUNT : oft adj N , N of n [ emphasis ]

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