mine·field/`maɪnˏfild; ˈmaɪnfiːld/ n [C] 1 an area of land or sea where hidden bombs have been placed 布雷区 2 a situation in which there are many hidden difficulties and dangers 隐藏着许多困难和危险的情况: Getting a divorce is a dreadful business — it's a minefield! 离婚是一件可怕的事 — 隐患重重！