1.Linnell said there are too many things around us in the city that stop us from thinking about one thing for a long time.
stop from阻止某事发生
The guard stopped him from going through the gate.
警卫不让他通过大门 。
2.What if, for example, companies realised certain tasks would be better carried out by employees based outside of the urban environment where their concentration ability is better?
carry out执行;进行
The Navy is to carry out an examination of the wreck tomorrow.
海军明天将对失事船只进行细查 。