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encumber

🇬🇧 UK/in'kʌmbә/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

v.

To weigh down or hinder with a burden or obstacle; to restrict freedom of movement or action.

妨碍,拖累,阻塞

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ento put into, to cause
+
cumberto lie down, recline, lean upon
=encumber

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The backpack encumbered the hiker's movements.

  • 2.

    Debt encumbered the company's ability to invest.

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