congestion
/kənˈdʒestʃən/noun
mass noun
- the state of being congested拥塞, 阻塞; 拥挤, 挤满; 充血：
the new bridge should ease congestion in the area.
新建大桥应能缓解该地区的交通拥堵。
词源
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin congestio（n-）， from congere 'heap up'， from con- 'together'+gerere 'bring'.