impede

动词 impede:

1. be a hindrance or obstacle to
   同义词：hinder
2. block passage through
   同义词：obstruct, obturate, occlude, jam, block, close up

1. The inflexibility of the country's labor market seriously impede its economic recovery.
   该国劳工市场缺乏灵活性，这严重阻碍了它的经济恢复。
2. The development of the project was seriously impeded by a reduction in funds.
   由於基金削减工程进度严重受阻。
3. He impedes me to do the job well.
   他妨碍我把工作做好。
4. What impedes you to make progress?
   什么事妨碍你取得进步？

im.pede

v.tr.（及物动词）
im.ped.ed,im.ped.ing,im.pedes
To retard or obstruct the progress of.See Synonyms at hinder
妨碍：拖延或阻挡…的进程参见 hinder

来源：
Latin impedore * see ped-
拉丁语 impedore *参见 ped-

【引伸】
imped.er
n.（名词）