Impediment
[ im'pedimənt ]
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n. 妨碍，阻止;口吃，结巴;障碍物;法定婚姻的障碍;
📝 例句
To bypass this impediment an almost mature egg cell is removed surgically.
为了克服这一障碍，通过手术，取出一个差不多成熟的卵细胞。
It's difficult to understand him because he has a speech impediment.
他的话很难听懂,因为他讲话口吃。
an impediment in speech=a speech impediment
语言障碍,口吃
He sounded as if he were suffering from some impediment.
但给人的印象是他讲话很吃力。
He has an impediment in speech.
他讲话口吃。
🌱 联想助记
impediment→impedi(=impede 妨碍)+ment →妨碍
✅ 同义词
🔤 词根
-ped-表示“脚”
📖 牛津释义
impediment
n
1 ~ (to sb/sth) person or thing that hinders or obstructs the progress or movement of sth 妨碍、 阻碍某事物进展或活动的人或物
The main impediment to growth was a lack of capital. 影响发展的主要障碍是缺乏资本.
2 physical disability of a specified type; defect 身体上的某类残疾; 缺陷
a speech impediment, eg a lisp or a stammer 言语障碍（如口齿不清或口吃）.
🔁 扩展释义
*[im'pedimәnt]n. 妨碍, 障碍, 阻止, 口吃【经】 对履行义务的阻碍
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Yes, how many would you like?
好，你要几片？
Many people's feelings concur on the subject of freedom.
许多人的感情，在自由的问题上是一致的。
When you have finished the letter, you make any changes you wish, check it and print it.
当你打完信件，你可以随意修改、检查，然后打印。