| 单词 | hamper |
| 释义 | hamper hamper1 —hamperedly, adv. —hamperedness, n. —hamperer, n. /ham"peuhr/, v.t. 1. to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work. 2. to interfere with; curtail: The dancers' movements were hampered by their elaborate costumes. n. 3. Naut. gear that, although necessary to the operations of a vessel, is sometimes in the way. [1300-50; ME hampren; akin to OE hamm enclosure, hemm HEM1] Syn. 1. obstruct, encumber, trammel, clog. See prevent. Ant. 1. further, encourage, facilitate. hamper2 /ham"peuhr/, n. 1. a large basket or wickerwork receptacle, usually with a cover: picnic hamper; clothes hamper. 2. Brit. such a basket together with its contents, esp. food. [1350-1400; ME hampere, var. of hanypere HANAPER] |
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