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阻碍进程
zǔ ài jìn chéng
hinder progress
这种政策会阻碍经济进程。
This policy will hinder economic progress.
formal
To obstruct or slow down the development or advancement of a process, project, or activity.
官僚主义严重阻碍了改革的进程。
Bureaucracy severely hindered the progress of the reforms.
天气恶劣阻碍了建筑工程的推进。
The bad weather hindered the progress of the construction project.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as business, policy, or project management.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
Use '阻碍进程' when referring to external factors (e.g., policies, weather) slowing down a process. For personal or social contexts, consider '拖后腿' (to hold someone back).
Gold Rule
Formal Tone
This phrase is formal. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '阻碍' (zǔ'ài, to obstruct/block) and '进程' (jìnchéng, process/progress). '阻碍' derives from '阻' (to hinder) and '碍' (to obstruct), while '进程' means 'forward movement' or 'course of events'. Together, they form a compound phrase describing the obstruction of ongoing processes.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in formal or professional contexts, such as policy discussions, project management, or academic writing. It implies an active or passive force that delays or prevents progress.
Word Breakdown
阻碍
to obstruct or hinder
verb进程
process or progress
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