hindrance /ˈhɪndrəns/ noun plural hindrances
plural hindrances
Learner's definition of HINDRANCE
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[count] : a person or thing that makes a situation difficult : a person or thing that hinders someone or something起阻碍作用的人(或事物) -
She wanted to sign up for the class, but the cost was a hindrance. [=the class cost too much]她想要报名学这门课,但费用成了问题。
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Is my presence here a help or a hindrance?我来这儿能帮上忙,还是碍事?
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often + to 2
[noncount] : the act of making it difficult for someone to act or for something to be done : the act of hindering someone or something阻碍;妨碍;阻挠