初中英语词汇表1600 新GRE常考察词汇impede
impede: 阻止; hamper; to hinder, get in the way of
1) to stop the progress of; obstruct
Synonyms: hamper, interfere, obstructimpede <> facilitate, abet out, speed, abet, cheer, expedite
【考法1】v. 妨碍，阻碍： to interfere with or slow the progress of
【例】 Storms at sea impeded our expedition. 海上的风暴阻碍了我们的远征
【近】 clog, embarrass, encumber, fetter, hinder, inhibit, obstruct, retard, shackle, stymie, trammel
【反】 aid, assist, facilitate, help 促进，帮助
【派】impediment n. 障碍，阻碍
An unexpected visit from friends from out of town impeded on her plan to paint the living room.
The rain impeded the work on the building.
Re:impede: 阻止; hamper; to hinder, get in the way of
impede : ENCUMBRANCE = DIVERT : DISTRACTION
impede : hamper = fast : hunger
impede : INCUMBRANCE = divert : distraction
encumbrance : impede = divert : distraction
obstructionist : impede = provocative : arouse
blandishment : cajole = obstacle : impede = explanation : enlighten