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单词 hindrance
释义

hindrance

noun

hin·​drance ˈhin-drən(t)s How to pronounce hindrance (audio)
1
: the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
hindrance of speech
2
: a person or thing that interferes with or slows the progress of someone or something : impediment
a hindrance to learning
3
: the act of interfering with or slowing the progress of someone or something : the action of hindering
should be allowed to live where he chooses without hindrance

Synonyms

  • balk
  • bar
  • block
  • chain
  • clog
  • cramp
  • crimp
  • deterrent
  • drag
  • embarrassment
  • encumbrance
  • fetter
  • handicap
  • holdback
  • hurdle
  • impediment
  • inhibition
  • interference
  • let
  • manacle
  • obstacle
  • obstruction
  • shackles
  • stop
  • stumbling block
  • trammel
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Example Sentences

Is my presence here a help or a hindrance? made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Word History

Etymology

see hinder entry 1

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hindrance

noun

hin·​drance ˈhin-drəns How to pronounce hindrance (audio)
: someone or something that makes a situation more difficult
"… you shouldn't worry about the little fellow's feet … I don't personally think they're going to be a hindrance …" Dick King-Smith, Pigs Might Fly

hindrance

noun

as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • obstacle
  • hurdle
  • obstruction
  • embarrassment
  • impediment
  • barrier
  • interference
  • burden
  • encumbrance
  • deterrent
  • let
  • handicap
  • inhibition
  • cramp
  • shackles
  • clog
  • stop
  • constraint
  • balk
  • fetter
  • chain
  • delay
  • stumbling block
  • hitch
  • block
  • disadvantage
  • crimp
  • trammel
  • load
  • danger
  • drag
  • brake
  • manacle
  • blockage
  • blockade
  • rub
  • difficulty
  • hazard
  • bar
  • snag
  • drawback
  • holdback
  • restraint
  • hardship
  • curb
  • arrest
  • stoppage
  • catch
  • stone wall
  • rein
  • brick wall
  • embargo
  • hobble
  • stall
  • holdup
  • peril
  • bit
  • reef
  • adversity
  • cumber
  • check

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • advantage
  • incentive
  • impetus
  • catalyst
  • spur
  • benefit
  • stimulus
  • assistance
  • aid
  • break
  • stimulant
  • help
  • goad
  • edge
  • boost
  • handmaiden
  • handmaid
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