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单词 congestion
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Definition of congestion in English:

congestion

noun kənˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)nkənˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)n
mass noun
  • The state of being congested.

    the new bridge should ease congestion in the area
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Residents fear increased congestion, more noise and rides creating an eyesore.
    • Free from the weekday congestion, the traffic raced wildly, shifting lanes as if in a video game.
    • This was a three-mile dual carriageway designed to make traffic congestion a thing of the past.
    • At the moment traffic in York is being restrained simply by congestion itself.
    • Traffic congestion is a serious issue which is causing concern to many residents and traders in our area.
    • The incident caused congestion on surrounding roads as police cleared the area.
    • This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.
    • Up top the band can often take up a large area of the dance floor and cause a lot of congestion.
    • This often creates congestion and difficulties with parking and access around schools.
    • Even then there was congestion on the bridge as a result of resurfacing work.
    • Traffic will take to minor narrower roads causing even worse congestion and gridlock.
    • Many group members are car owners and know only too well the difficulties caused by road congestion.
    • Road rage is not one of my vices but I do get frustrated if I am stuck in traffic either due to road works or congestion.
    • The car park will also hopefully ease traffic congestion and parking difficulties.
    • The bus lanes are designed to ease traffic congestion but they remain controversial.
    • They are a major cause of congestion and take up too much precious space.
    • That's the message from a new project to reduce congestion and improve the health of York children.
    • If you are frustrated by road congestion or overcrowded trains you can add your support to our campaign.
    • This would help counter claims the bridge was adding to congestion in Edinburgh.
    • Using a light touch, the therapist helps to clear areas of congestion and stagnation.
    Synonyms
    crowding, overcrowding
    obstruction, blockage, stoppage, blocking, clogging, choking, plugging, stuffing
    traffic jam, bottleneck
    informal snarl-up, gridlock

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin congestio(n-), from congere 'heap up', from con- 'together' + gerere 'bring'.

Rhymes

digestion, ingestion, question, suggestion
 
 

Definition of congestion in US English:

congestion

nounkənˈdʒɛstʃ(ə)nkənˈjesCH(ə)n
  • The state of being congested.

    the new bridge should ease congestion in the area
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This will, it is hoped, take traffic off the roads and help to ease congestion.
    • Using a light touch, the therapist helps to clear areas of congestion and stagnation.
    • Many group members are car owners and know only too well the difficulties caused by road congestion.
    • This was a three-mile dual carriageway designed to make traffic congestion a thing of the past.
    • Traffic congestion is a serious issue which is causing concern to many residents and traders in our area.
    • The car park will also hopefully ease traffic congestion and parking difficulties.
    • Traffic will take to minor narrower roads causing even worse congestion and gridlock.
    • At the moment traffic in York is being restrained simply by congestion itself.
    • The incident caused congestion on surrounding roads as police cleared the area.
    • That's the message from a new project to reduce congestion and improve the health of York children.
    • This would help counter claims the bridge was adding to congestion in Edinburgh.
    • Up top the band can often take up a large area of the dance floor and cause a lot of congestion.
    • Road rage is not one of my vices but I do get frustrated if I am stuck in traffic either due to road works or congestion.
    • If you are frustrated by road congestion or overcrowded trains you can add your support to our campaign.
    • They are a major cause of congestion and take up too much precious space.
    • Free from the weekday congestion, the traffic raced wildly, shifting lanes as if in a video game.
    • The bus lanes are designed to ease traffic congestion but they remain controversial.
    • Even then there was congestion on the bridge as a result of resurfacing work.
    • This often creates congestion and difficulties with parking and access around schools.
    • Residents fear increased congestion, more noise and rides creating an eyesore.
    Synonyms
    crowding, overcrowding

Origin

Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin congestio(n-), from congere ‘heap up’, from con- ‘together’ + gerere ‘bring’.

 
 
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