/ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ n.( 复impedimentsorimpedimenta)1.(hindrance)障碍；阻碍
The new taxes were a major impediment to economic growth.这些新税种是经济增长的一个主要障碍。
The current level of rates was not an impediment to economic recovery.当前的税率水平并不是经济复苏的阻碍。
2.(defect)生理缺陷；(尤指)发音障碍
John's slight speech impediment made it difficult for his mother to understand him.约翰有轻微的言语障碍, 这使得他母亲难以听懂他的话。
See alsospeech impediment
3.+of contract, marriage法定障碍
He was satisfied there was no legal impediment to the marriage.这桩婚姻没有法定障碍, 他对此感到满意。