obstruction
UK/әb'strʌʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
Something that blocks a path or passage
障碍物，阻塞物
n.
The act of deliberately getting in the way or hindering something
妨碍，阻挠（行为）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedob-against, toward, in the way of
+
-ionact, process, state
=obstruction
ob- (in the path of) + struct (build) + -ion (act/thing) = a barrier built across the way, or the act of doing so. "Obstruction of justice" is piling obstacles in justice's path so it can't move forward.
Root struct still carries 18 more wordsCommon 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.
An obstruction on the track delayed all the trains.
- 2.
He was charged with obstruction of justice.