obstruct
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释义
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）
词根拆分
词根派生ob-（对着、挡在路上）+ struct（建）= 在某人路上垒起屏障。想象一堆瓦砾堵住道路。从实体阻挡延伸到阻碍任何进程——obstruct progress、obstruct an investigation。
词根 struct 还连着 18 个词常用搭配
- 1.obstruct progress阻碍进展
- 2.obstruct justice妨碍司法
- 3.obstruct view遮挡视线
例句
- 1.
A parked truck obstructed the entrance to the alley.
一辆停着的卡车堵住了巷子的入口。
- 2.
The official was accused of trying to obstruct the inquiry.
这名官员被指控试图阻挠调查。