1.(physically)阻止;阻碍;妨碍
The jacket hindered him, and his belt felt heavy.夹克妨碍了他的行动, 腰带也让他觉得很重。
Landslides and bad weather are continuing to hinder the arrival of relief supplies to the area.山体滑坡和恶劣天气持续阻止救援物资到达该地。
2.(cause difficulties for)+ development, progress, research使受阻
Does the fact that your players are part-timers help or hinder you?你的队员都是兼职选手这一情况对你有帮助还是起妨碍作用呢?
The company has been hindered by recent operational problems.公司近来一直受困于经营上的问题。
3.to hinder sb from doing sth
(prevent)阻止某人做某事
Lack of funding hinders scientists from doing their work.资金的缺乏阻止了科学家开展工作。