每日商务英语 第249期:受阻

to run aground 受阻（俚语）

英文释义

To encounter difficulties that prevent future progress. (NOTE: nautical term referring to a ship that hits rocks or shallow surface under water and cannot sail)

例句

My company had several prosperous years at first, but we ran aground last year when faced by rising production costs and increased competition.

我的公司一开始兴旺了好几年，但在去年，我们因生产成本上升和竞争加剧而受阻。