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hin·der /ˈhɪndɚ/
(a.)後面的(vt.)(vi.)阻礙,打擾
Hind, a. [Compar. Hinder superl. Hindmost or Hindermost ] In the rear; -- opposed to front; of or pertaining to the part or end which follows or is behind, in opposition to the part which leads or is before; as, the hind legs or hind feet of a quadruped; the hind man in a procession.
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Hind·er a. Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.
He was in the hinder part of the ship. --Mark iv. 38.
Hin·der v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hindered p. pr. & vb. n. Hindering.]
1. To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.
Them that were entering in ye hindered. --Luke xi. 52.
I hinder you too long. --Shak.
2. To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.
What hinders younger brothers, being fathers of families, from having the same right? --Locke.
Syn: -- To check; retard; impede; delay; block; clog; prevent; stop; interrupt; counteract; thwart; oppose; obstruct; debar; embarrass.
Hin·der, v. i. To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.
This objection hinders not but that the heroic action of some commander . . . may be written. --Dryden.
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hinder
adj : located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: back(a),
hind(a), hinder(a)]
v 1: be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress
of our project" [syn: impede]
2: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: obstruct, blockade,
block, stymie, stymy, embarrass]
3: put at a disadvantage; "The brace I have to wear is
hindering my movements" [syn: handicap, hamper]
hind
adj : located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind)
legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass" [syn: back(a),
hind(a), hinder(a)]
n 1: any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
2: female red deer
[also: hinder]