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[高尔夫] 妨碍球;妨碍;困境

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Stymie \Sty"mie\, n. Also Stimy \Sti"my\ . [Orig. uncertain.]
   (Golf)
   The position of two balls on the putting green such that,
   being more than six inches apart, one ball lies directly
   between the other and the hole at which the latter must be
   played; also, the act of bringing the balls into this
   position.

Stymie \Sty"mie\, v. t. Also Stimy \Sti"my\ . (Golf)
   To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

资料来源 : WordNet®

stymie
     n 1: a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line
          between your ball and the hole
     2: a thwarting and distressing situation
     v : hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His
         brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {obstruct}, {blockade},
          {block}, {hinder}, {stymy}, {embarrass}]
     [also: {stymying}]