block
/blɒk/ · /blɑːk/
CEFR level B1Topic CityWord #1840 in the learning path
大块；块状物
Definitions
n. A solid piece of material with fairly flat sides.
大块；块状物
v. To stop movement or prevent something from happening.
阻挡；堵塞
n. An area between streets, or a large building.
街区；大楼
Example
The sculptor carved a bird from a block of wood.
雕刻家用一块木头雕出了一只鸟。
Poorly parked vehicles can block access to public buildings, creating difficulties for wheelchair users.
停放不当的车辆可能堵住公共建筑的入口，给轮椅使用者带来困难。
Collocations
- a block of flats
- block the entrance
- a block of ice
- city block
Word family
- blockage (n.)
- blocked (adj.)
Usage tip
a block of flats指公寓楼，是英式常用表达。
FAQ
- What does block mean?
- A solid piece of material with fairly flat sides. To stop movement or prevent something from happening. An area between streets, or a large building.
- How is block pronounced?
- UK /blɒk/, US /blɑːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
