encumbrance
US /ɪnˈkʌm.brəns/
UK /ɪnˈkʌm.brəns/
名词
1.
负担, 障碍, 累赘
a burden or impediment
示例:
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The old car was more of an encumbrance than a convenience.
那辆旧车与其说是便利，不如说是一种负担。
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He considered his large family an encumbrance to his career ambitions.
他认为他的大家庭是他事业抱负的障碍。
2.
产权负担, 抵押, 留置权
(law) a mortgage or other charge on property or assets
示例:
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The property was sold free of any encumbrance.
该房产出售时没有任何产权负担。
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The lawyer checked for any existing encumbrances on the title.
律师检查了产权上是否存在任何现有产权负担。