hindrance
US: /ˈhɪndɹəns/
UK: /hˈɪndɹəns/
UK: /hˈɪndɹəns/
English Vietnamese dictionary
hindrance /'hindrəns/
- tính từ
- sự cản trở
- trở lực; cái chướng ngại
Advanced English dictionary
+ noun
1 [C, usually sing.] ~ (to sth/sb) a person or thing that makes it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen: To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help. + The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
2 [U] (formal) the act of making it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen: They were able to complete their journey without further hindrance.
See also -
Idioms see LET n.
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 obstruction, impediment, snag, check, obstruction, barrier, obstacle, restraint, drawback, hitch, stumbling-block, deterrent, encumbrance:
The only hindrance to the plan is Phyllis's disapproval of it.
2 prevention, curb, limitation:
The presence of police cars serves as a hindrance to speeding motorists.
Collocation dictionary
ADJ.
great
VERB + HINDRANCE
be, prove
Having a car in the city might prove a hindrance.
PREP.
without ~
(formal) The cook needs room to get at the cooker, sink and cupboards without hindrance.
| ~ to
The new regulations are actually a great hindrance to teachers.
PHRASES
without let or hindrance
(law)
Concise English dictionary
hindrances'hɪndrəns
noun
+something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
+any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
+the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
