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
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📖 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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Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?
这个问题有那么重要吗，爷爷？
I feel like having some dumplings.
我很想吃饺子。
We're not treated as equal citizens.
我们没有被当作平等公民对待。