obstruct /əbˈstrʌkt/ verb obstructs; obstructed; obstructing
obstructs; obstructed; obstructing
Learner's definition of OBSTRUCT
[+ object] somewhat formal
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: to block (something, such as a pipe or street) so that things cannot move through easily堵塞 2
: to slow or block the movement, progress, or action of (something or someone)阻挠；妨碍 -
Several issues have obstructed [=hindered, impeded] efforts to bring peace to the region.一些问题阻碍了这一地区实现和平。
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She was charged with obstructing police/investigators.她被指控妨碍警方/调查人员工作。
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She was charged with obstructing justice by lying to investigators.她因向侦查人员说谎而被控妨碍司法。
3
: to be in front of (something) : to make (something) difficult to see遮挡