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im·pedi·mentBrE /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ NAmE /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ noun ~ (to sth )(formal ) something that delays or stops the progress of sth 妨碍；阻碍；障碍SYN obstacle◆ The level of inflation is a serious impediment to economic recovery . 通货膨胀是影响经济复苏的严重障碍。a physical problem that makes it difficult to speak normally 口吃；结巴◆ a speech impediment 言语障碍 |