encumber

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈkʌmbər/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈkʌmbə(r)/
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verb
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.

新しい規制は、中小企業を始めるプロセスを困難にします。

R

to make it hard for someone to move because they are carrying something heavy or large

The hikers were encumbered by their heavy backpacks.

ハイカーたちは重いバックパックに妨げられていた。

translation

v. 妨げる

語形変化

3rd Present encumbers
Past encumbered
Perfect encumbered
Progressive encumbering