см. тж. замедлять ; мешать ; предотвращать ; препятствовать
• Surfactants are known to inhibit ( or retard , or slow down ) crystal growth from supersaturated solutions.
• This operation was holding up the entire assembly line.
• These oil pockets impede the flow of air.
• Sodium nitrate inhibits corrosion of underwater structures.
• Some bacteria have clogged the flow of oil in the sands and retarded production.
• The deficiency of rainfall hampers ( or stunts ) the growth of farm crops or other vegetation.