phrase[ plural ] a race in which people or horses jump over hurdles: 跨栏比赛 the 400-metre hurdles400米跨栏比赛 He broke the state record of 13.85 seconds in the 110 metre hurdles. He raced to victory in the 110 metre hurdles She is set to compete in the women's 80m hurdles. Success in the hurdles is very much down to technique. See also