hinder
/ˈhɪndə/ · /ˈhɪndər/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5584 in the learning path
阻碍；妨碍
Definitions
v. To make progress or an activity more difficult.
阻碍；妨碍
Example
Heavy snow hindered our journey through the mountains.
大雪阻碍了我们穿越山区的行程。
Limited access to reliable internet can hinder educational progress among students living in remote rural communities.
无法充分使用稳定的互联网，会阻碍偏远农村地区学生的学业进步。
Collocations
- hinder progress
- hinder development
- hinder efforts
Word family
- hindrance (n.)
Synonyms
- hamper
- impede
- obstruct
Antonyms
- help
- facilitate
Usage tip
hinder是使事情更困难，不一定像prevent那样完全阻止。
FAQ
- What does hinder mean?
- To make progress or an activity more difficult.
- How is hinder pronounced?
- UK /ˈhɪndə/, US /ˈhɪndər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
