blockage
/ˈblɒkɪdʒ/ · /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4210 in the learning path
堵塞；堵塞物
Definitions
n. Something that prevents movement through a passage, or the resulting obstruction.
堵塞；堵塞物
Example
A blockage in the pipe stopped the water flowing.
管道里有堵塞物，水流不出来了。
Regular maintenance of urban drainage systems can prevent blockages that increase the risk of flooding.
定期维护城市排水系统可以防止堵塞，从而降低洪涝风险。
Collocations
- clear a blockage
- a blockage in a pipe
- intestinal blockage
Word family
- block (v.)
- blocked (adj.)
- unblock (v.)
Synonyms
- obstruction
Usage tip
指通道堵塞；军事或经济“封锁”通常用blockade。
FAQ
- What does blockage mean?
- Something that prevents movement through a passage, or the resulting obstruction.
- How is blockage pronounced?
- UK /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/, US /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
