obstruction
gb/əbstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 8700
akadály, akadályozás, elzáródás, az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozása
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
akadály
A2
Модель уживання:
an obstruction in [a road/pipe/view]
A fallen tree created an obstruction in the road after the storm.
A vihar után egy kidőlt fa akadályt jelentett az úton.
Please move your bike; it is an obstruction in front of the fire exit.
Kérlek, vidd arrébb a biciklidet; akadályt jelent a tűzkijárat előtt.
Engineers used a camera to locate an obstruction in the drainpipe.
The large truck was an obstruction to drivers’ view of the intersection.
He placed cones on the highway to warn drivers about the obstruction ahead.
Навчальні приклади
There was an obstruction in the street, so the cars had to stop.
Akadály volt az utcán, ezért az autóknak meg kellett állniuk.
The boxes are an obstruction in the hallway.
A dobozok akadályt jelentenek a folyosón.
Workers removed the obstruction from the pipe.
The sign is an obstruction to my view of the stage.
We could not enter the room because of an obstruction at the door.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "obstruction" when "construction" is meant, especially about road work. "Obstruction" is the thing blocking the way; "construction" is the work being done.
Значення
thing that blocks movement or view
Словосполучення
an obstruction in the road
|an obstruction in the pipe
|obstruction to traffic
|obstruction to the view
|cause an obstruction
|remove an obstruction
Синоніми
blockage (Focuses on something blocking a passage, especially for liquids, gases, or movement.)
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barrier (General word for something that separates or blocks, not always in a narrow passage.)
Антоніми
opening (Emphasizes a clear space where movement or flow is possible, the opposite of a blocked space.)
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clearance (Focuses on the state of being free of obstacles, often after they have been removed.)
Теми
daily life
|transport
|space
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Something solid that stops people, things, or liquid from moving or being seen in a space or passage.
A physical object or structure that blocks movement, flow, or sight along a way, opening, or passage.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
akadályozás
B2
Модель уживання:
obstruction to [progress/reform/plan]
The new housing project has met with constant obstruction from local officials.
Az új lakásépítési projekt a helyi tisztviselők részéről állandó akadályozásba ütközött.
She accused the committee of deliberate obstruction of much-needed reforms.
A bizottságot az égetően szükséges reformok szándékos akadályozásával vádolta.
Progress on the deal was slow due to bureaucratic obstruction at every level.
The union promised cooperation, not obstruction, during the restructuring process.
Any obstruction to the investigation will be taken very seriously.
Навчальні приклади
The plan met with obstruction from some managers.
A terv néhány vezető részéről akadályozásba ütközött.
He complained about obstruction from the local government.
A helyi önkormányzat részéről tapasztalt akadályozás miatt panaszkodott.
There was strong obstruction to the new law.
They faced obstruction at every step of the project.
Her ideas met no obstruction and were quickly accepted.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse "obstruction" with "interruption." "Obstruction" is ongoing behavior that slows or blocks progress; an "interruption" is a short break in something happening.
Значення
deliberate difficulty to progress
Словосполучення
obstruction to progress
|obstruction to reform
|bureaucratic obstruction
|face obstruction
|meet with obstruction
|deliberate obstruction
Синоніми
hindrance (General word for something that makes progress slower or more difficult, not always deliberate.)
|
resistance (Highlights active opposition or pushback, often by a group or organization.)
Антоніми
cooperation (Stresses working together to help something happen, the opposite of blocking it.)
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assistance (Focuses on help or support that makes progress easier instead of harder.)
Теми
work
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
Actions or behavior that purposely make it hard for a plan, change, or process to move forward.
The deliberate act or behaviour of making it difficult for something to happen, develop, or move forward.
ІМЕННИК
B2
TECHNICAL
3
elzáródás
B2
Модель уживання:
an obstruction in [an organ/passage]
The X-ray showed a small bowel obstruction that required immediate treatment.
A röntgenfelvétel vékonybél-elzáródást mutatott ki, amely azonnali kezelést igényelt.
Airway obstruction can be life-threatening and must be treated quickly.
A légúti elzáródás életveszélyes lehet, és gyorsan kell kezelni.
The patient was admitted with symptoms of intestinal obstruction.
A catheter was inserted to relieve the urinary obstruction.
Doctors were concerned about a possible obstruction in one of the coronary arteries.
Навчальні приклади
The child had an airway obstruction and could not breathe well.
A gyermeknek légúti elzáródása volt, és nem tudott rendesen lélegezni.
Doctors found a bowel obstruction during surgery.
Az orvosok a műtét során bélelzáródást találtak.
Intestinal obstruction can cause strong stomach pain.
The scan showed a possible obstruction in the patient’s throat.
Medicine was used to treat the obstruction without surgery.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use "infection" when they mean "obstruction." An infection is caused by germs; an obstruction is a physical block in a passage of the body.
Значення
medical blockage in a body passage
Словосполучення
bowel obstruction
|intestinal obstruction
|airway obstruction
|urinary obstruction
|partial obstruction
|complete obstruction
Синоніми
blockage (Common medical and non-medical term for something blocking a passage.)
|
occlusion (More formal medical term, often used for blocked blood vessels or tubes.)
Антоніми
patency (Technical medical term for a passage remaining open and not blocked.)
Теми
medicine
|health
|science
|body
Визначення
A health problem where a tube in the body, like the bowel or airway, is blocked and things cannot move through it.
A medical condition in which a bodily passage such as the intestines, airway, or urinary tract is blocked so that substances cannot pass normally.
ІМЕННИК
C1
FORMAL
4
Модель уживання:
charged with obstruction
He was indicted on several counts of obstruction related to the federal investigation.
A szövetségi nyomozással kapcsolatban több vádpontban is vádat emeltek ellene az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozása miatt.
The jury found her guilty of obstruction of justice for destroying evidence.
Az esküdtszék bűnösnek találta az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozásában, mert bizonyítékokat semmisített meg.
Prosecutors are considering obstruction charges if the witnesses lied to investigators.
The report concluded that there was no criminal obstruction, but criticized the lack of cooperation.
Obstruction in this case includes any attempt to influence witnesses illegally.
Навчальні приклади
The politician was charged with obstruction of justice.
A politikust az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozásával vádolták meg.
She went to prison for obstruction after hiding evidence.
Börtönbe került az igazságszolgáltatás akadályozása miatt, miután bizonyítékokat rejtett el.
Lawyers argued that his actions did not amount to obstruction.
Obstruction is a serious crime in many countries.
He was found not guilty of obstruction but paid a fine for another crime.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think "obstruction" here means any small problem. In legal news, "obstruction" usually refers to a specific crime, often short for "obstruction of justice."
Значення
crime of blocking legal process
Словосполучення
obstruction of justice
|charged with obstruction
|convicted of obstruction
|obstruction charges
|obstruction case
Синоніми
interference (General word for getting in the way of a process; in law, often used in set phrases like "interference with an investigation.")
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tampering (Suggests secretly changing or harming something to affect the legal process, such as evidence or witnesses.)
Антоніми
compliance (Means following laws or rules, the opposite of trying to block legal procedures.)
Теми
law
|crime
|politics
Визначення
A crime where someone tries to stop the police, a court, or another official legal process from working correctly.
The criminal offence of deliberately interfering with or trying to prevent the proper operation of the law or an official legal process, especially an investigation or court case.
ІМЕННИК
B2
TECHNICAL
5
akadályozás
B2
Модель уживання:
called for obstruction
The defender was called for obstruction after stepping into the striker’s path.
A védőt akadályozásért büntették, miután a csatár útjába lépett.
Fans booed when the referee signaled an obstruction foul against the home team.
A szurkolók fújoltak, amikor a játékvezető akadályozás miatti szabálytalanságot jelzett a hazai csapat ellen.
In this league, any obstruction away from the ball is penalized immediately.
The coach complained that the officials were ignoring clear cases of obstruction.
The replay showed obvious obstruction as the runner tried to reach home plate.
Навчальні приклади
The player was called for obstruction in the game.
A játékost akadályozásért büntették meg a meccsen.
The referee gave a penalty for obstruction.
A játékvezető akadályozásért büntetést ítélt.
Obstruction is not allowed in this sport.
He was angry because the referee did not see the obstruction.
The team lost a point because of an obstruction foul.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse "obstruction" with "offside" or other specific fouls. "Obstruction" refers to illegal blocking of an opponent’s movement, not their position on the field.
Значення
illegal blocking in sports
Словосполучення
called for obstruction
|obstruction foul
|offensive obstruction
|defensive obstruction
|obstruction penalty
Синоніми
foul (General term for any action that breaks the rules in a sport.)
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illegal block (Describes the action more directly as a block that breaks the rules.)
Антоніми
fair play (Describes playing within the rules without fouls such as obstruction.)
Теми
sports
Визначення
In sports, a foul where a player wrongly blocks another player so that the other player cannot play in a fair way.
In some sports, an illegal move in which a player blocks or impedes an opponent who does not have the ball or puck, or otherwise prevents them from playing fairly according to the rules.
Граматика
Словникова форма
obstruction
IPA
GB/əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
Склади й наголос
ob - struc - tion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: obstruction
- Plural: obstruction, obstructions
Споріднені слова
Forms
obstructions
noun
Core family
obstruct
verb B2
obstructive
adjective
Related words
obstructively
adverb
obstructor
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unobstructed
adjective
Advanced or less common
obstructionist
noun
obstructionism
noun
Вирази
bowel obstruction
1/bˈaʊəl əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
blockage in the intestine
A serious health problem where the bowel (intestine) is blocked and food and waste cannot move through it.
Приклади
- The patient was rushed to surgery due to a suspected bowel obstruction.
- Severe abdominal pain and vomiting can be signs of a bowel obstruction.
- Doctors confirmed that the boy’s symptoms were caused by a small bowel obstruction.
cause an obstruction
1/kˈɔz ən əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
create a blockage or hindrance
To make a blockage or problem that stops movement, flow, or progress.
Приклади
- Parking here will cause an obstruction for other drivers.
- The fallen rocks caused an obstruction on the railway tracks.
- Leaving boxes in the hallway could cause an obstruction in an emergency.
intestinal obstruction
1/ɪntˈɛstɪnəl əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
medical blockage in the intestines
A medical problem where part of the intestine is blocked and material cannot move through normally.
Приклади
- Intestinal obstruction is a common cause of emergency abdominal surgery.
- The scan showed an intestinal obstruction in the lower part of the small intestine.
- Without treatment, an intestinal obstruction can become life-threatening.
obstruction of justice
1/əbstɹˈʌkʃən əv d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
crime of blocking legal authorities
The crime of trying to stop the police, courts, or other legal people from doing their job in the correct way.
Приклади
- The senator was investigated for possible obstruction of justice after contacting key witnesses.
- He was found guilty of obstruction of justice for destroying documents during the inquiry.
- Obstruction of justice carries a heavy prison sentence in many countries.
urinary obstruction
1/jˈɚənˌɛɹi əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
blockage of urine flow
A medical problem where urine cannot flow normally because something is blocking the way.
Приклади
- The enlarged prostate was causing urinary obstruction and pain.
- Long-term urinary obstruction can damage the kidneys.
- A catheter was inserted to relieve the urinary obstruction.
without obstruction
1/wɪðˈaʊt əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
with nothing blocking progress
With nothing in the way to stop movement, flow, or progress.
Приклади
- The river now flows without obstruction after the dam was removed.
- Emergency vehicles must be able to pass without obstruction.
- The new rules allow goods to move across the border without obstruction.
airway obstruction
1/ˈɛɹwˌeɪ əbstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
blockage in the airway
A problem where something blocks the airway so air cannot pass normally.
Приклади
- Airway obstruction must be treated immediately to prevent brain damage.
- The X-ray showed a severe airway obstruction.
- Doctors intubated the patient to relieve the airway obstruction.
- Choking is a common cause of acute airway obstruction.
- Choking on food is a common cause of sudden airway obstruction.