stymie

[英] [ˈstaɪmi:] [美] [ˈstaɪmi] 生词本

n.

vt.

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1. VERB 妨碍;阻挠;阻碍 If you are stymied by something, you find it very difficult to take action or to continue what you are doing. 
  • Companies have been stymied by the length of time it takes to reach an agreement...

    由于耗时过长,各公司一直未能达成协议。

  • Relief efforts have been stymied in recent weeks by armed gunmen.

    最近几周的救援工作一直受到武装分子的阻挠。

Noun

1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

2. a thwarting and distressing situation

Verb

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;

  • "His brother blocked him at every turn"

体育

  • 1.妨碍球
  • 2.阻碍球