/ɪmˈpedɪmənt ||; ɪmˈpɛdəmənt/noun [C] (
formal 正式)
1 an impediment (to sth) something that makes it difficult for a person or thing to move or progress 障碍: The high rate of tax will be a major impediment to new businesses. 高税率将会对新企业构成主要障碍。
2 something that makes speaking difficult 言语障碍: a speech impediment 口吃