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encumbrances

UK //ɪnˈkʌm.brəns.ɪz//US //ɪnˈkʌm.brəns.ɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'encumbrance',来自古法语 'encombrance',意为阻碍或负担,与动词 'encumber'(妨碍)相关。

noun

❶ 指阻碍或负担,通常指法律或财务上的责任或限制,使事情变得复杂或难以进行。

“The property has several legal encumbrances that must be resolved before sale.”

(该房产有几项法律上的负担,必须在出售前解决。)

“He was free from financial encumbrances after paying off his debts.”

(还清债务后,他摆脱了财务上的负担。)

同义词:burdens, obstacles, liabilities, hindrances, restrictions

常见短语

free from encumbrances — 指没有法律或财务上的负担或限制,通常用于描述财产或资产的状态。

“The lawyer confirmed that the title was free from encumbrances.”

(律师确认产权没有任何负担。)