impediment

[英] [imˈpedimənt] 生词本

n.

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1. N-COUNT 妨碍;阻碍;障碍物 Something that is an impediment to a person or thing makes their movement, development, or progress difficult. 
  • 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。

2. N-COUNT (言语)障碍 Someone who has a speech impediment has a disability which makes speaking difficult. 
  • John's slight speech impediment made it difficult for his mother to understand him.

    约翰有轻微的言语障碍,这令母亲很难理解他的话。

Noun

1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

2. any structure that makes progress difficult

1. 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》

2. 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》

3. 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》