hinder

/ˈhɪndə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɪndər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhin-dər/ (ame, mw)

hinder — verb

  • hinderpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • hindershe / she / it
  • hinderedpast simple
  • hindering-ing form

1. to create problems that slow a person, plan, or process down, or keep it from mo

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to create problems that slow a person, plan, or process down, or keep it from moving forward as easily as it should

例句

Road repairs hindered buses from reaching the village before sunset.

hinder + noun + from + -ing

Poor internet connection hindered Salma's interview with the overseas team.

同義詞
  • hamper

    close in meaning, often used for practical difficulties that slow progress

  • impede

    more formal and often used for movement or progress being slowed

  • obstruct

    suggests something more directly in the way, especially physically

反義詞
  • help

    general opposite that makes progress easier

  • assist

    slightly more formal; emphasizes giving support

  • facilitate

    formal opposite meaning to make a process easier

文法句型

hinder + noun

hinder + noun + from + -ing

be hindered by + noun

用法筆記

Often used in formal writing. Common patterns are hinder + noun, hinder someone from -ing, and be hindered by + cause. In everyday speech, learners often choose stop, slow down, or get in the way instead.

常見錯誤

❌Rain hindered us to leave early.
✅Rain hindered us from leaving early.
💡Use 'from + -ing' after the object, not 'to + infinitive'.
❌The broken lift hindered to reach the office.
✅The broken lift hindered staff from reaching the office.
💡'Hinder' usually needs a person, group, or process as its object.

hinder — adjective