Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
препятствовать
см. тж. задерживать; затруднять; значительно замедлять; мешать; не препятствовать; ничто не может препятствовать; предотвращать
• An excess of alkali in the solution will retard the formation of HOCl.
• This hindered (or interfered with) lathe operation.
• The oil pockets impede (or retard) the flow of air.
• Sodium nitrate inhibits corrosion of underwater structures.
• This concentration of sugar is sufficient to inhibit the growth of most microorganisms.
• An interlocking mechanism prevents (or keeps) the discharge door from being opened (or prevents the opening of the discharge door).
• There are no obstacles to obstruct movement.
• The use of optics in a computer was hindered by the lack of a suitable optical memory.
• The ions are inhibited from moving towards the photocathode by collisions with the walls.