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hindrance

/ˈhɪndrəns/
hin · drance ˈhɪn · drəns
English Definition
n. obstacle, barrier
中文释义
阻碍，障碍物
Significado en Español
obstáculo, impedimento
한국어 뜻
방해, 장애물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trở ngại, vật cản
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Example Sentence

Money lack is a hindrance to travel.

缺钱阻碍了旅行。

Synonyms
obstacle impediment
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hinder(obstruct)+ance(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “hindrance” as used in the following sentence: “The heavy rainfall was a significant hindrance to the construction crew, delaying the project by several weeks.”

  1. A aid
  2. B obstacle
  3. C benefit
  4. D advantage
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B — obstacle. “hindrance” means n. obstacle, barrier

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy backpack was more of a ______ than a help on the steep climb.

  1. A benefit
  2. B aid
  3. C hindrance
  4. D boost
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C — hindrance. “hindrance” means n. obstacle, barrier

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Common questions about “hindrance”

What does “hindrance” mean?

hindrance — n. obstacle, barrier. In Chinese: 阻碍，障碍物.

How do you pronounce “hindrance”?

hindrance is pronounced /ˈhɪndrəns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hin · drance.

How do you use “hindrance” in a sentence?

Money lack is a hindrance to travel. (缺钱阻碍了旅行。)

What are synonyms for “hindrance”?

obstacle, impediment — all close in meaning to hindrance (n. obstacle, barrier).

Is “hindrance” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. hindrance appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “hindrance”?

hinder(obstruct)+ance(noun)

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