encumber
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/ɪnˈkʌmbər/
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/ɪnˈkʌmbə(r)/
to make it hard for someone to do something by causing problems or delays
The new regulations encumber the process of starting a small business.
新规定使创办小企业的过程变得困难。
to make it hard for someone to move because they are carrying something heavy or large
The hikers were encumbered by their heavy backpacks.
徒步旅行者因沉重的背包而行动不便。