[with obj.](dated)hamper or hinder (someone or something) (旧)阻碍;妨碍(某人或某物) they were cumbered with greatcoats and swords. 他们为身上的厚外套和佩戴的剑所累。 ■obstruct (a path or space) 阻塞(道路,空间) the road was clean and dry and not still cumbered by slush. 道路整洁干燥,还未被雪泥阻塞。
noun
(archaic)a hindrance, obstruction, or burden (古)妨碍;障碍物;累赘 a cumber of limestone rocks. 石灰岩石这一障碍。
语源
Middle English (in the sense 'overthrow, destroy'): probably from encumber