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im·ped·i·ment /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/
n.
1. 妨碍，阻碍；障碍物
The new taxes were a major impediment to economic growth. 新增的税是经济发展的主要障碍。
strive to get ahead despite all impediments in one's path 不顾道路上的一切障碍奋力前进
2. 口吃，结巴；残疾
have an impediment in one's speech (或 have a speech impediment) 有言语障碍
Some small impediment slowed his conversation. 轻微的结巴减慢了他交谈的语速。
3. ([复] -ments 或 -men·ta /-ˈmentə/) 【律】合法婚姻的障碍(如未达结婚年龄等)；[impediments] 缔结合同的法定障碍(如未成年、缺乏理智等)
4. [impediments] 〈古〉= impedimentaim·ped·imen·talɪmˌpedɪˈmentəl a. im·ped·imen·ta·ryɪmˌpedɪˈmentərɪ a. |