im.pede obj Im5pi:d v [T] slightly fml to slow down or cause problems for the advancement or completion of (something); get in the way of (something) 妨碍，阻碍，阻止 Although he's shy it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way. 虽然他很害羞，但这肯定一点没有妨碍他的事业。