
congestion
/kənˈdʒestʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #4291 in the learning path
交通拥堵;拥塞
Definitions
n. a situation where overcrowding prevents easy movement
交通拥堵;拥塞
n. a blockage caused by excess mucus or blood
鼻塞;充血
Example
We left early to avoid congestion near the bridge.
我们早早出发,以避开桥附近的拥堵。
Investing in reliable public transport can ease traffic congestion while reducing air pollution in major cities.
投资建设可靠的公共交通可以缓解交通拥堵,同时减少大城市的空气污染。
Collocations
- traffic congestion
- ease congestion
- nasal congestion
Word family
- congested (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数;traffic congestion指交通拥堵。
FAQ
- What does congestion mean?
- a situation where overcrowding prevents easy movement a blockage caused by excess mucus or blood
- How is congestion pronounced?
- UK /kənˈdʒestʃən/, US /kənˈdʒestʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.