obstruction
UK/әb'strʌʃәn/US
TOEFLGRE考研B2
释义
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）
词根拆分
词根派生ob-（挡在路上）+ struct（建）+ -ion（动作/物）= 在路上垒起的屏障，或这样做的行为。obstruction of justice（妨碍司法）就是在司法前进的路上垒障碍，使其无法推进。
词根 struct 还连着 18 个词常用搭配
- 1.obstruction of justice妨碍司法
- 2.obstruction of view遮挡视线
- 3.traffic obstruction交通堵塞
例句
- 1.
An obstruction on the track delayed all the trains.
轨道上的障碍物使所有列车晚点。
- 2.
He was charged with obstruction of justice.
他被控妨碍司法。