| 单词 | encumber |
| 释义 | encumber 1 ENTRIES FOUND: encumber (verb) encumber /ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/ verb encumbers; encumbered; encumbering encumber /ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/ verb encumbers; encumbered; encumbering Learner's definition of ENCUMBER [+ object] somewhat formal 1 : to make (someone or something) hold or carry something heavy使负担沉重 — usually used as (be) encumbered通常用作(be) encumbered We were encumbered by our heavy coats and boots.沉重的外衣和靴子令我们步履艰难。 encumbered [=burdened] by equipment and supplies因携带装备和补给品而负担沉重 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 The company is encumbered with debt.这家公司因负债而举步维艰。 2 : to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)妨碍：阻碍；拖累 These rules will only encumber the people we're trying to help.这些规则只会拖累我们想要帮助的人。 Lack of funding has encumbered the project.缺乏资金已阻碍了这个项目的进展。 — usually used as (be) encumbered通常用作(be) encumbered Peace talks have been encumbered by a mutual lack of trust.和平谈判由于缺乏相互间的信任而受阻。 — encumbrance /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ noun, plural encumbrances [count] the encumbrances of equipment and supplies设备和用品的沉重负担 These rules will only be an encumbrance.这些规则将只会是个妨碍。 |
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