obstruct
UK/әb'strʌkt/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To block a path, passage, or view
阻塞，阻挡（道路、通道、视线）
v.
To deliberately hinder or get in the way of progress
妨碍，阻挠（进展）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob- (against, in the path of) + struct (build) = to build a barrier across someone's way. Picture a pile of rubble blocking a road. From physical blocking it extends to hindering any process — obstruct progress, obstruct an investigation.
Root struct still carries 18 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.obstruct progress阻碍进展
- 2.obstruct justice妨碍司法
- 3.obstruct view遮挡视线
Example Sentences
- 1.
A parked truck obstructed the entrance to the alley.
- 2.
The official was accused of trying to obstruct the inquiry.