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单词 obstructively
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obstructivelyadv.

Brit. /əbˈstrʌktᵻvli/, U.S. /əbˈstrəktᵻvli/, /ɑbˈstrəktᵻvli/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: obstructive adj., -ly suffix2.
Etymology: < obstructive adj. + -ly suffix2.
In an obstructive manner; so as to obstruct.
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the world > space > relative position > closed or shut condition > [adverb] > so as to obstruct
obstructively1849
1849 A. M. Bell New Elucidation Princ. Speech & Elocution 164 Very slowly raising the point of the tongue..till it comes upon the palate obstructively, and so forms the letter D.
1860 J. L. Krapf Trav. E. Afr. i. ix. 128 It is very sad to see how obstructively slavery influences all the activity of the natives.
1870 C. Dickens Edwin Drood iii. 12 Fragments of old wall [etc.]..have got incongruously or obstructively built into many of its houses and gardens.
1912 Amer. Polit. Sci. Rev. 6 308 Upon occasion, the majority may not only override the will of the minority, but quiet their voices when obstructively raised.
1988 S. Shepherd Black Justice (BNC) 116 A quick assessment of the brickwork was unrewarding; it was obstructively free of helpful niches.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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