en·cum·brance /ɪnˈkʌmbrən(t)s/
阻礙,妨害物,累贅
En·cum·brance n.
1. That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.
2. Law Same as Incumbrance.
Syn: -- Burden; clog; impediment; check; hindrance.
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In·cum·brance n. [Written also encumbrance.]
1. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.
2. Law A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
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encumbrance
n 1: an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of
responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" [syn: burden,
load, incumbrance, onus]
2: a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) [syn: incumbrance]
3: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: hindrance,
hitch, preventive, preventative, incumbrance, interference]