encumber
US /ɪnˈkʌm.bɚ/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.bɚ/
動詞
1.
阻礙, 拖累
to restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
範例:
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She was encumbered by her heavy winter coat and boots.
她被厚重的冬裝和靴子束縛住了。
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The rescue operation was encumbered by bad weather.
救援行動因惡劣天氣而受阻。
2.
使負擔, 抵押
to saddle a person or estate with a debt or mortgage
範例:
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The property is encumbered with a large mortgage.
該房產負擔著巨額抵押貸款。
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He didn't want to encumber his children with his debts.
他不想讓債務拖累他的孩子們。
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