单词 | obstruction |
释义 | obstruction /euhb struk"sheuhn/, n. 1. something that obstructs, blocks, or closes up with an obstacle or obstacles; obstacle or hindrance: obstructions to navigation. 2. an act or instance of obstructing. 3. the state of being obstructed. 4. the delaying or preventing of business before a deliberative body, esp. a legislative group, by parliamentary contrivances. [1525-35; < L obstruction- (s. of obstructio) barrier. See OBSTRUCT, -ION] Syn. 1. barrier, bar, impediment. See obstacle. 3. stoppage. Ant. 1, 3. encouragement. |
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