stymie

英[ˈstaɪmi]

美[ˈstaɪmi]

GRE

基本释义

Companies have been stymied by the length of time it takes to reach an agreement...

由于耗时过长，各公司一直未能达成协议。

Relief efforts have been stymied in recent weeks by armed gunmen.

最近几周的救援工作一直受到武装分子的阻挠。

Wind, Rain and Nigeria Can't Stymie the U.S.

风、雨、尼日利亚都无法阻挡美国队前进的步伐.

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Surely flame wars over article content will stymie good intentions.

防火墙也会阻碍好想法为人所知.

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The problem is that companies file patents defensively, to stymie competition.

问题是企业,防御性地抢注专利, 这阻碍了竞争.

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Noun

1. a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
2. a thwarting and distressing situation

Verb

1. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
"His brother blocked him at every turn"