hindrance

漢語翻譯

詞意辨析：

obstacle, barrier, obstruction, bar, hindrance

這些名詞均含“障礙(物)”之意。
obstacle: 指在達到目的或前進的過程中必須消除或繞過的障礙物，也指起阻礙作用的情況。
barrier: 常指臨時的或者可能跨越的障礙。
obstruction: 常既指具體的障礙又可指抽象或喻意上的阻礙。
bar: 既可指阻止進出或通過的柵欄一類的障礙物，也可用於抽象意義障礙。
hindrance: 指妨礙他人進步或做事的人或物。

英文解釋：

名詞 hindrance:

1. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
   同義詞：hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
   同義詞：hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
3. the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
   同義詞：hinderance, interference

例句：

1. Please allow the bearer of this passport to pass freely without let or hindrance.
   請予護照持有人順利通行。
2. The servants were more of a hindrance than a help (to me).
   這些用人(對我來說)幫不上忙反而是累贅。
3. She regarded him as a hindrance.
   她認為他是一個障礙。
4. Some kitchen gadgets are more of a hindrance than a help.
   有些小炊具非但沒有用處反而礙事。