hindrance

US [ˈhɪndrəns]
UK ['hɪndrəns]
  • n.妨碍;造成妨碍的人(或事物);阻挠
  • Web障碍;阻碍;妨害
Plural Form:hindrances  
hindrance
n.
1.
[c][ususing]
造成妨碍的人(或事物)a person or thing that makes it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen
To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.
说实在的,她没帮上忙,反而成了累赘。
The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
价格高是使潜在买主却步的主要因素。
2.
[u]
妨碍;阻挠the act of making it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen
They were able to complete their journey without further hindrance.
剩下的旅程他们没再受到阻碍。

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