stymie
vt. 使 ... 处于困难境地； 妨碍
近义词：hinder，block，impasse，deadend，stalemate，standstill，deadlock，standoff，prevent，thwart，confound，frustrate，upset，stump，mystify，stymy，obstruct，embarrass，blockade，
英英释义
Noun
- a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole
- a thwarting and distressing situation
Verb
- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
例句
用作及物动词(vt.)
- Social stigmas attached to homosexuality and bisexuality stymie public health efforts and allow the virus to spread rapidly in many parts of the region.社会不齿同性恋与双性恋也妨碍公共卫生行动，让病毒得以在该区域的许多地方快速散播。