encumber
/ɪnˈkʌmbə(r); ɪn`kʌmbɚ/ v[usu passive 通常用於被动语态
Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sb/sth (with sth)
1 prevent sb/sth from moving or acting freely and easily 阻碍或妨碍某人[某物]自由活动
Travelling is difficult when you're encumbered with two small children and a heavy suitcase. 旅行时带著两个孩子和一个沉重的手提箱, 真是寸步难移.
encumbered with debts 为债务所累.
2 (derog 贬) crowd sth; fill sth up 堆满某物; 充填某物
a room encumbered with old and useless furniture 堆满无用的旧家具的房间.