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单词 obstruction
释义
obstruction
(ɒbstrʌən )
Word forms: obstructions
1. countable noun
An obstruction is something that blocks a road or path.
John was irritated by drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction.
Synonyms: obstacle, bar, block, difficulty  
2. variable noun
An obstruction is something that blocks a passage in your body.
The boy was suffering from a bowel obstruction and he died.
Synonyms: blockage, stoppage, occlusion  
3. uncountable noun
Obstruction is the act of deliberately delaying something or preventing something from happening, usually in business, law, or government.
Mr Guest refused to let them in and now faces a criminal charge of obstruction.
Collocations:
remove an obstruction
We only have about 20 minutes then to remove the obstruction.
The Sun
If the farmer has interfered with your right of way, you can exercise your ancient right of abatement (ie, you can go on to the land and remove the obstruction).
Times, Sunday Times
There might have been some that required a bee to remove an obstruction, but none that needed one to be added.
Times, Sunday Times
The dominant owner can bring a legal action through the courts to remove the obstruction, or in some cases may remove or 'abate' the nuisance himself.
Times, Sunday Times
During this, they'll have to complete a task to remove an obstruction blocking the cart.
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Translations:
Chinese: 障碍
Japanese: 妨害
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