obstruction
/əbˈstrʌkʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic CityWord #6757 in the learning path
障碍物；阻塞
Definitions
n. Something that blocks movement or passage.
障碍物；阻塞
n. The act of deliberately preventing progress or action.
阻挠；妨碍
Example
A fallen branch caused an obstruction on the narrow path.
一根掉落的树枝挡住了狭窄的小路。
Removing unnecessary administrative procedures can reduce obstruction to the development of small businesses in rural areas.
取消不必要的行政程序可以减少农村地区小企业发展面临的阻碍。
Collocations
- cause an obstruction
- remove an obstruction
- obstruction of justice
Word family
- obstruct (v.)
- obstructive (adj.)
Synonyms
- blockage
- hindrance
Usage tip
实体障碍物通常可数；阻挠这一行为常不可数。
FAQ
- What does obstruction mean?
- Something that blocks movement or passage. The act of deliberately preventing progress or action.
- How is obstruction pronounced?
- UK /əbˈstrʌkʃən/, US /əbˈstrʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
