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obstruction

🇬🇧 UK/әb'strʌʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

Something that blocks or impedes movement or progress; the act of blocking or hindering

障碍物,阻塞,妨碍

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
obagainst, toward, in the way of
+
structbuild, construct, arrange
+
ionact, process, state
=obstruction

Common Collocations

  • 1.obstruction of justice妨碍司法
  • 2.obstruction of view遮挡视线
  • 3.traffic obstruction交通堵塞

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The obstruction of blood vessels can lead to serious health complications.

  • 2.

    Police cleared the obstruction from the highway after the accident.

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