Definitions
v. To make movement or progress slower or more difficult.
阻碍；妨碍
Example
Fallen branches impeded our progress along the narrow path.
掉落的树枝阻碍了我们沿着狭窄小路前进。
Limited access to reliable internet services can impede educational progress in rural communities and widen existing inequalities.
难以获得可靠的互联网服务可能阻碍农村社区的教育发展，并扩大现有的不平等。
Collocations
- impede progress
- impede development
- impede movement
Word family
- impediment (n.)
Synonyms
- hinder
- hamper
- obstruct
Antonyms
- facilitate
Usage tip
强调使进展困难或缓慢，不一定完全阻止。
FAQ
- What does impede mean?
- To make movement or progress slower or more difficult.
- How is impede pronounced?
- UK /ɪmˈpiːd/, US /ɪmˈpiːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
