词性：vt. n.
音标： /'hæmpɚ/
释义：束缚，妨碍；(有盖子的)篮子(口语中 hamper 篮子的意思偏多，大多数指的是放脏衣服或者食物的篮子等)
注意之前学习的单词 stymie
Her fear was something useless that only hampered her.
Kepler’s work during his years in Prague was hampered by many factors.
The verb hamper is for those times when normal progress is slow but not shut down completely.
If your hamper is full, the need to do laundry could hamper your plans of going out and having fun.
There’s some underwear in the hamper!
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Definition and Pronunciation
- 词性 (Part of Speech): 及物动词 (vt.), 名词 (n.)
- 音标 (Phonetic): /ˈhæmpər/
- 释义 (Meaning):
- 动词 (Verb): To hold back, impede, or hinder progress. In this context, it means to make something difficult but not completely stop it.
- 名词 (Noun): A basket with a lid. This is commonly used to refer to a basket for dirty laundry or food items.
Examples
As a Verb
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Formal Document:
- “The ongoing construction work significantly hampered the traffic flow in the downtown area.”
- “Her research was hampered by limited access to necessary resources.”
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Casual Conversation:
- “His heavy backpack hampered his walk.”
- “The rain hampered our picnic plans.”
As a Noun
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Formal Document:
- “They presented a gift hamper filled with gourmet treats to their clients.”
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Casual Conversation:
- “Throw your dirty clothes in the laundry hamper.”
- “There’s some underwear in the hamper!”
Origins
The word hamper comes from the Old French word “hanaper,” meaning case for goblets. Over time, it evolved in Middle English to mean a large basket for transporting goods, which is where we get the modern usage referring to laundry or food baskets.
Memory Tips
- Association: Connect the verb “hamper” with the idea of “hampering” your progress, like an obstacle making your task more difficult but not impossible.
- Visualization: Picture a laundry hamper that’s so full that it makes it hard to carry or move around easily.
- Word Roots: Remember that the noun form is similar in spelling to “hamper,” a basket that can become a burden if too full.
Related Words
- Stymie: This word means to prevent or hinder the progress of something completely. For example, “Her attempts were completely stymied by the complex bureaucracy.”
Practice and Usage
- Use the word in sentences related to your daily activities. For example, “The heavy traffic hampered my commute today.”
- Recognize the context in which it’s used to differentiate between its role as a noun (basket) and a verb (hinder).
Let me know if you need any more specifics or further examples!