impediment

impedimentimpediment[imˈpedimənt]n.1.■妨碍、阻碍某事物进展或活动的人或物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。2.■身体上的某类残疾, 缺陷

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impediment[im'pedimənt]n.1.■阻碍，妨碍；障碍物(常与to连用)2.■口吃，结巴；残疾3.■[复数]-ments， menta ／-'mentə／【法律】法定婚姻的障碍；缔结合同的法定障碍4.■[古语][复数] = impedimenta

impedimentimpediment[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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参考词汇见obstacle;