n.起妨碍作用的事物或人

She regarded him as a hindrance. 她认为他是一个障碍。

Strong winds are a hindrance to mountain climbers. 大风对登山者是一大妨碍。

She was more of a hindrance than a help. 她非但没帮上忙，反而碍事。

Some kitchen gadgets are more of a hindrance than a help. 有些小炊具非但没有用处反而碍事。

This delay has caused some hindrance to my plans. 这一耽搁已对我的计划造成一些妨碍。

He meant to help, no doubt, but in fact he has been a hindrance. 他的的确确是想帮忙的，可实际上却成了一个累赘。