hindrance

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

hin·drance [hindrance hindrances] BrE [ˈhɪndrəns] NAmE [ˈhɪndrəns] noun
1. countable, usually singular a person or thing that makes it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen
•To be honest, she was more of a hindrance than a help.
•~ to sth/sb The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
2. uncountable (formal)the act of making it more difficult for sb to do sth or for sth to happen
•They were able to complete their journey without further hindrance.
see also ↑hinder, see without let or hindrance at ↑let _n.

Example Bank:
•The cook needs room to get at the cooker, sink and cupboards without hindrance.
•The new regulations are actually a great hindrance to teachers.
•We were allowed to travel around the country without hindrance.
•He should be able to view all records without let or hindrance.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  hinderance, interference, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap