encumbered

• 形容人或事物受到阻碍、负担或拖累，使其行动不便或受到限制。

Describes a person or thing that is burdened, weighed down, or hindered by something.

1. C1formal

   Being burdened or weighed down by something, either physically or metaphorically.

   受拖累的

   • He was encumbered with heavy bags during the hike.
   • The company is encumbered by a large amount of debt.
   • She felt encumbered by the responsibilities of her new role.

   同义词burdenedloadedoppressedoverloadedsaddled

   反义词freeunburdenedunencumbered

2. Obstructed or hinderedC1formal

   Having movement or progress impeded by obstacles.

   受阻的

   • The path was encumbered with fallen branches and rocks.
   • His speech was encumbered by a severe stutter.
   • The legal process was encumbered by endless paperwork.

   同义词blockedcheckedimpededobstructedretardedthwarted

   反义词clearfreeunhinderedunimpededunobstructed

• 动词，表示使某人或某物背负沉重负担、阻碍或拖累其行动，常指因责任、义务或重物而使其变得困难。

A verb used to indicate the act of burdening, weighing down, or hindering someone or something, often with a heavy load or obligation.

1. To weigh down or burdenC1formal

   To make it difficult for someone or something to move or function by adding a heavy load or obstacle.

   拖累

   • The hikers were encumbered by their heavy backpacks.
   • The company is encumbered by a large amount of debt.
   • She felt encumbered by the strict rules of the institution.

   同义词burdenhamperimpedeloadobstructoverloadsaddletaxweigh down

   反义词aidassistdisencumbereasefacilitatefreehelpliberatelightenunburden

2. To hinder or impedeC1formal

   To obstruct or slow down progress, movement, or action.

   阻碍

   • The new regulations encumber the development of small businesses.
   • His lack of experience encumbered his ability to make quick decisions.
   • The thick mud encumbered the wheels of the cart.

   同义词blockburdenconstraincumberhamperimpedeobstructretardslowtrammelweigh down

   反义词aidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelp