encumbrance
Something that encumbersSomething that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
» Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Значение
значений: 3(исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
Belastung, dingliche Belastung
(исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)The state or condition of being encumbered.
(исчисляемое, неисчисляемое)Furniture or other large household item, especially when used or as waste.
- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- an onerous or difficult concern
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Примеры
предложений: 2Since the temperature has warmed, my coat has become an encumbrance.
Tom thought an umbrella would be a needless encumbrance, which is why he's now soaking wet.
deTom hielt einen Regenschirm für unnötigen Ballast und ist deswegen jetzt klatschnass. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Переводы
языков: 3По значениям 1
Происхождение
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
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Формы
мн. число: encumbrancesСинонимы
синонимов: 11- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage):incumbrance
- an onerous or difficult concern:burdenloadincumbranceonus
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome:hindrancehinderancehitchpreventivepreventativeincumbranceinterference
Антонимы
антонимов: 1Однокоренные
связанных слов: 2Уроки к слову
уроков: 1- A1Исчисляемые и неисчисляемые существительные — Потому что оно может быть неисчисляемым