hamper
含义: To hinder, obstruct, or impede the progress or movement of someone or something.
Hamper implies creating difficulties that slow progress without necessarily stopping it altogether. Bureaucracy hampers innovation; bad weather hampers rescue efforts; a lack of funding hampers research. The word suggests frustrating obstruction rather than outright prevention — what is hampered continues, but with difficulty. It is softer than 'prevent' or 'block' and more formal than 'get in the way of.' Note that hamper also exists as a noun meaning a basket (especially a Christmas hamper), which is an entirely unrelated word.
例句
- Rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain and poor visibility throughout the weekend. 整个周末,大雨和低能见度妨碍了救援工作。Las labores de rescate se vieron dificultadas por las fuertes lluvias y la escasa visibilidad durante todo el fin de semana.週末を通じて、大雨と視界不良が救助活動を妨げた。주말 내내 폭우와 시야 불량이 구조 작업을 방해했다.
- Excessive regulation continues to hamper the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in the sector. 过度的监管继续阻碍该行业中小企业的成长。La regulación excesiva sigue entorpeciendo el crecimiento de las pequeñas y medianas empresas del sector.過度な規制が引き続き同セクターの中小企業の成長を阻害している。과도한 규제가 해당 분야의 중소기업 성장을 계속해서 저해하고 있다.
- The investigation was hampered by the reluctance of key witnesses to come forward and give evidence. 关键证人不愿出面作证,妨碍了调查的进展。La investigación se vio obstaculizada por la reticencia de testigos clave a presentarse y prestar declaración.重要な証人が名乗り出て証言することに消極的だったため、捜査は難航した。핵심 증인들이 나서서 증언하기를 꺼려 수사가 난항을 겪었다.
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语境: journalism, professional, academic
语气: negative
起源与历史
Of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English hampren (to confine, imprison), related to Old English hamm (enclosure). First attested in the 14th century. Not related to the noun 'hamper' (basket), which comes from Old French hanapier.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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