impediment

impediment [imˈpedimənt] n.

1. ■ 妨碍, 阻碍(to); 障碍物

2. ■ 结巴, 口吃

an impediment to reform 改革的障碍

Some small impediment slowed his conversation. 轻微的口吃使他讲话很慢。

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习惯用语

throw impediments in the way

1. ■ 阻碍进行

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特殊用法

impediment in elevation

1. ■ 高程阻碍

impediment in plane

1. ■ 平面障碍

impediment of listening

1. ■ 收听干扰[阻碍]

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参考词汇

见obstacle;