单选题Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.Adisconcerting Bdelaying Cconfusing Dimpeding
单选题
Fierce storms have been hampering rescue efforts and there is now little chance of finding more survivors.
A
disconcerting
B
delaying
C
confusing
D
impeding
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句意：我们的营救行动被强烈的暴风雨所阻，找到生还者的希望很渺茫。hamper妨碍，阻碍。impede妨碍。disconcert使惊慌，破坏。delay耽搁/延迟。confuse使糊涂，迷惑。
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