thwarts
US /θwɔrts/
UK /θwɔːts/
動詞
阻撓, 挫敗
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
範例:
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The government's efforts to reduce unemployment were thwarted by the economic recession.
政府為減少失業所做的努力因經濟衰退而受挫。
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He thwarted her plans to escape.
他挫敗了她的逃跑計畫。