Heavy rains had hindered the expedition's progress through the north-west of the country.大雨阻碍了考察队在该国的西北部地区前进。Our expeditions have been to some out-of-the-way places.我们考察队曾去过一些荒僻的地方。The Antarctic survey team will be using vehicles specially designed to cope with the hostile environment.南极考察队将使用为应付恶劣环境特制的交通工具。