hamper /ˈhæmpə/ CET6 TEM8 ( hampering, hampered, hampers )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone or something hampers you, they make it difficult for you to do what you are trying to do. 妨碍

  例：

  The bad weather hampered rescue operations.

  恶劣的天气阻碍了救助行动。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A hamper is a basket containing food of various kinds that is given to people as a present. 礼品大篮子

  例：

  ...a luxury food hamper.

  …一个豪华的食物礼品篮。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT A hamper is a large basket with a lid, used especially for carrying food. 有盖大篮 (尤装食品)

  例：

  ...a picnic hamper.

  …一个野炊篮子。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A hamper is a storage container for soiled laundry. 洗衣篮

  例：

  He tossed his damp towel into the laundry hamper.

  他把湿毛巾抛入洗衣篮里。

• 5. 

  N gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way 必要但又碍事的船具 [nautical]