Word
thwarting
/ˈθwɔːtɪŋ/
verb
阻挠；使受挫
Prevent someone from accomplishing a goal or carrying out a plan.
多指阻止某人做某事
挫败；破坏（计划、意图等）；阻挠( thwart的现在分词 ); 使受挫折; 挫败; <旧>横过
In use
The new security system is aimed at thwarting cyberattacks before they happen.
He thwarted their plan to meet in secret by telling the teacher.
She has been thwarting every attempt to change the schedule.
Verb forms
base thwart · third person thwarts · -ing thwarting · past thwarted · past participle thwarted
Connections
Word family
- thwartings
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
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