| 释义 |
ob·struct
\əbzˈtrəkt, äb-, -bˈst-\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin obstructus, past participle of obstruere to build against, block up, from ob- to, against + struere to pile up, build — more at ob-, structure
transitive verb
1. : to block up : stop up or close up : place an obstacle in or fill with obstacles or impediments to passing
< traffic obstructing the street >
< veins obstructed by clots >
2. : to be or come in the way of : hinder from passing, action, or operation : impede, retard
< unwise rules obstruct legislation >
< constant interruptions obstruct our progress >
3. : to cut off from sight : shut out
< the high wall obstructed the view >
intransitive verb
: to place obstacles in the way : impede
Synonyms: see hinder |