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encumber
encumber(
ehn
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kuhm
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buhr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to load)
a. cargar
I took the heaviest backpack, and encumbered my little sister with the other one to begin our trip.Me puse la mochila más pesada y cargué a mi hermanita con la otra para comenzar nuestro viaje.
a. cargar
Try not to encumber them with obligations they cannot handle.Trata de no cargarlos de obligaciones que no puedan cumplir.
b. agobiar
The department encumbered the researcher with many administrative responsibilities.El departamento agobió a la investigadora con muchas responsabilidades administrativas.
3. (to hinder)
a. estorbar
Ms. Fishman was given her own laboratory so that no one would encumber her.Le dieron a la Sra. Fishman su propio laboratorio para que nadie le estorbara.
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