impediment
US /ɪmˈped.ə.mənt/
UK /ɪmˈped.ɪ.mənt/
名詞
1.
障礙, 阻礙
something that makes it difficult for a person or thing to move or progress; a hindrance or obstruction
範例:
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The lack of funding is a major impediment to the project's success.
缺乏資金是項目成功的主要障礙。
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The fallen trees were an impediment to the rescue team.
倒下的樹木是救援隊的阻礙。
2.
語言障礙, 口吃
a physical defect that prevents a person from speaking clearly
範例:
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He worked hard to overcome his speech impediment.
他努力克服自己的語言障礙。
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A slight impediment made it difficult for her to pronounce certain words.
輕微的障礙使她難以發準某些詞的音。