[, ]a danger or difficulty, especially one that is hidden or not obvious at first 陷阱；圈套；诱惑◆The article tells you how to avoid some of the pitfalls of online banking. 这篇文章告诉人们如何避免网上银行服务的某些陷阱。◆Investors need to be aware of the potential pitfalls. 投资者应当注意潜在的风险。