Level700
noun (名詞)
Impediment
障害、妨げ
💡 Usage & Nuance:
計画や目標達成の「障害物」として、ビジネス文書や会議の議事録（Part 7）で使われます。Hinderの名詞形として理解すると良いでしょう。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
obstacle
hindrance
barrier
obstruction
📝 Business Examples
The lack of skilled workers was a major impediment to expanding the business.
熟練労働者の不足が事業拡大の大きな妨げとなっていた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Impediment"
A shortage of raw materials proved to be a significant _______ to production.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 原材料の不足は生産にとって「大きな障害」となるため、impedimentが適切です。
English: A shortage of materials would act as a 'significant impediment' or obstacle to production.
English: A shortage of materials would act as a 'significant impediment' or obstacle to production.
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