congested
/kənˈdʒestɪd/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4306 in the learning path
拥挤的；堵塞的
Definitions
adj. Too crowded with traffic or people to allow easy movement.
拥挤的；堵塞的
adj. Blocked by too much mucus or blood.
鼻塞的；充血的
Example
The roads were so congested that we walked home.
道路堵得厉害，我们便走路回家了。
Investing in reliable public transport can reduce traffic on congested roads and improve air quality in cities.
投资建设可靠的公共交通可以减少拥堵道路上的车辆，并改善城市空气质量。
Collocations
- congested roads
- heavily congested
- a congested city centre
- a congested nose
Word family
- congest (v.)
- congestion (n.)
- decongestant (n.)
Synonyms
- crowded
- blocked
- clogged
Antonyms
- clear
Usage tip
既可形容交通拥堵，也可形容鼻腔等堵塞。
FAQ
- What does congested mean?
- Too crowded with traffic or people to allow easy movement. Blocked by too much mucus or blood.
- How is congested pronounced?
- UK /kənˈdʒestɪd/, US /kənˈdʒestɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
