hinder

IPA/ˈhɪndə(r)/
KK[hˈɪndɚ]IPA/ˈhɪndər/

hinder — verb

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

1. to create difficulties that slow down a person's action or the progress of an ac

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to create difficulties that slow down a person's action or the progress of an activity, sometimes bringing it nearly to a stop

例句

The heavy snow hindered the rescue team's efforts to reach the stranded hikers.

passive structure: be hindered by [obstacle]

Severe budget cuts hindered a rural clinic in northern Thailand from installing new X-ray equipment.

hinder + object + from + gerund

同義詞
  • hamper

    similar meaning but suggests active interference, often with supplies or equipment

  • impede

    more formal; suggests blocking forward movement or progress

  • obstruct

    suggests physically blocking a path or preventing something from getting through

  • slow

    less formal; focuses on reducing speed rather than completely blocking

反義詞
  • help

    general opposite; makes something easier

  • aid

    suggests providing active support rather than just not hindering

  • facilitate

    formal opposite; makes a process smoother

文法句型

hinder + noun phrase

be hindered by + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in passive constructions (e.g. 'The project was hindered by budget cuts'). The object is typically an effort, process, ability, or person — something that is moving forward and gets slowed down.

常見錯誤

❌The rain hindered me to go outside.
✅The rain hindered me from going outside.
💡After 'hinder + person', use 'from + gerund', not a to-infinitive.
❌The bad weather hindered the plane to take off.
✅The bad weather hindered the plane from taking off.
💡Same pattern: 'hinder + object + from + gerund'.

hinder — adjective