a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
a thwarting and distressing situation
Verb:
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
双语例句
1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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用作及物动词 (vt.)
Social stigmas attached to homosexuality and bisexuality stymie public health efforts and allow the virus to spread rapidly in many parts of the region. 社会不齿同性恋与双性恋也妨碍公共卫生行动，让病毒得以在该区域的许多地方快速散播。
