掣肘

例句：

1. 1. The company's strictpolicy has become a major obstacle to itsgrowth.
   公司的严格政策已成为其增长的主要障碍。
2. 2.He was so busy that he could hardlyfind the time to exercise.
   他太忙了，几乎找不到时间锻炼。
3. 3. The new regulationshave made it difficult for small businesses tocompete in the market.
   新的法规使得小企业在市场竞争中变得困难。