impedes; impeded; impeding
impedes; impeded; impeding
Learner's definition of IMPEDE
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: to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something)阻碍；妨碍 -
He claims that economic growth is being impeded by government regulations.他声称经济增长被政府法规所制约。
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They were accused of impeding [=blocking, hindering] the administration of justice.他们被控妨碍执法。
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The soldiers could not impede the enemy's advance.士兵们无法阻挡敌军前进。