English Dictionary

gotcha

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈɡɑt͡ʃə/

名詞

口語

A potential problem or source of trouble. / (computing) A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.

日本語の意味

問題やトラブルの潜在的な原因となる要因 / （コンピュータ用語）文書に記載された通りに動作するが、直感に反し、ミスや誤作動を誘発するシステムまたはプログラムの特徴

The contract looked straightforward at first, but there was a hidden gotcha that could cost us thousands.

契約は最初は一見簡単に見えたが、数千ドルの損失を招きかねない隠れた落とし穴があった。

意味（1）

A potential problem or source of trouble.

意味（2）

(computing) A feature of a system or a program that works in the way it is documented but is counter-intuitive and almost invites mistake or non-function.

意味（3）

An instance of publicly tricking someone or exposing them to ridicule, especially by means of an elaborate deception.

They change the number at random intervals and if you miss a sign. What a gotcha!

意味（4）

An attempt to disprove or refute someone's argument, usually in a deceptive or disingenuous way.

You're asking me a ridiculous hypothetical question that no one can reasonably answer. You need to stop with your gotchas.

意味（5）

An instance of accomplishing a tricky idea or overcoming a difficult obstacle.

Now here's another few gotchas that you can do to implement it.

gotchas （ plural ）