impediment
英 [ɪm'pedɪm(ə)nt]
美 [ɪm'pɛdɪmənt]
助记提示
1. im- "into, in" + pedi- + -ment.
2. literally "shackle the feet".
3. 本义为“把脚给束缚住”。
4. => hindrance.
双语例句
- 1. He was satisfied there was no legal impediment to the marriage.
- 这一婚姻没有任何司法上的障碍，他对此很满意。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The level of inflation is a serious impediment to economic recovery.
- 通货膨胀是影响经济复苏的严重障碍。
来自《权威词典》
- 3. The new taxes were a major impediment to economic growth.
- 新设的税项是经济发展的主要障碍.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 4. Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious impediment to peace negotiations.
- 他们联合抵制会谈的行为成了和谈的重大障碍.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. Some small impediment slowed his conversation.
- 轻微的口吃使他讲话很慢.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
