Something that is an impediment to a person or thing makes their movement, development, or progress difficult.
例句
He was satisfied there was no legal impediment to the marriage.这一婚姻没有任何司法上的障碍,他对此很满意。
N-COUNT
(言语)障碍
Someone who has a speech impediment has a disability which makes speaking difficult.
例句
John's slight speech impediment made it difficult for his mother to understand him.约翰有轻微的言语障碍,这令母亲很难理解他的话。
英汉词典释义
n.
妨碍、阻碍某事物进展或活动的人或物
There are no legal impediments to their appealing against the decision.他们对这一决定提出上诉不会遇到法律障碍。Their boycott of the talks constitutes a serious impediment to peace negotiations.他们联合抵制会谈的行为成了和谈的重大障碍。The agreement is designed to remove impediments to trade between the two countries.这一协定的目的是清除两国之间的贸易障碍。The new taxes were a major impediment to economic growth.新设的税项是经济发展的主要障碍。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress