| 释义 |
ob·struc·tion
\-kshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin obstruction-, obstructio from obstructus (past participle of obstruere to obstruct) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : an act of obstructing or the condition of being obstructed: as
a. : a condition of being clogged or blocked
< intestinal obstruction >
< respiratory obstruction due to thyroid disease >
b. obsolete : arrest of vital functions : death
c. : a delay or attempted delay of business by dilatory parliamentary tactics in a deliberative body (as a legislature) — compare filibuster 2
d. : the illegal hindrance of the progress of an opponent in a game (as soccer) by remaining in the path he wants to follow
2. : something that obstructs or impedes : impediment, hindrance
< removing obstructions from the path >
< this was the major obstruction to the success of our plan >
Synonyms: see obstacle |