stymie
의미: To prevent or hinder the progress of something; to present an obstacle that blocks advancement or completion of a plan.
Stymie is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, appearing in political commentary, business writing, and everyday conversation. It implies frustration — the obstacle is not merely present but actively thwarting effort. The word works equally well as a verb and, less commonly, as a noun referring to the obstruction itself.
예문
- The planning application was stymied by objections from local conservation groups. 该开发申请因当地环保团体的反对而受阻。La solicitud de planificación fue bloqueada por las objeciones de los grupos conservacionistas locales.その開発申請は地元の自然保護団体からの反対によって阻まれた。그 개발 허가 신청은 지역 환경보호 단체들의 반대로 좌절되었다.
- Bureaucratic delays continue to stymie efforts to rebuild the town centre. 官僚主义的拖延继续阻碍着城镇中心的重建工作。Los retrasos burocráticos siguen obstaculizando los esfuerzos para reconstruir el centro de la ciudad.官僚的な遅延が町の中心部の再建努力を引き続き妨げている。관료적 지연이 계속해서 도심 재건 노력을 방해하고 있다.
- The opposition sought to stymie the government's legislative programme at every turn. 反对派千方百计地试图阻挠政府的立法计划。La oposición intentó bloquear el programa legislativo del gobierno en todo momento.野党はあらゆる局面で政府の立法プログラムを阻止しようとした。야당은 모든 국면에서 정부의 입법 프로그램을 저지하려 했다.
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맥락: general, journalism, professional
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From Scots golf terminology, where a stymie occurred when an opponent's ball blocked the path to the hole. Entered general English usage in the mid-19th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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