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blockage

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++block·age /ˈblɒkɪdʒ $ ˈblɑː-/ noun  1 [countable]PREVENT something that is stopping movement in a narrow place 堵塞物,造成阻塞的东西 a blockage in the pipe 管子内的堵塞物2. [uncountable]PREVENT the state of being blocked or prevented 阻塞,堵塞
Examples from the Corpus
blockageThe problem could also be caused by a blockage in the circulating pipes, caused again by sludge.He is trying to speak but there is a blockage for the moment.They are often more of a blockage to communication than a channel.The healing process involves correcting imbalances and freeing blockages, thus restoring a proper energy flow through the body.I just had a complete mental blockage.Pipes and drains which are blocked are not accidentally damaged and the cost of clearing the blockage is not covered.
block·age nounChineseSyllable
Corpus is movement place that a something narrow stopping in


blockage
blockage /ˈblɒkɪdʒ $ ˈblɑː-/ noun
 Word Family: verb: block, unblock, blockade; noun: block, blockage, blockade; adjective: blocked, unblocked
1. [countable] something that is stopping movement in a narrow place:
    a blockage in the pipe
2. [uncountable] the state of being blocked or prevented


block·ageBrE /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/ 🔊NAmE /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/ 🔊 nouna thing that blocks flow or movement, for example of a liquid in a narrow place 造成阻塞的东西;阻塞物 SYN obstruction a blockage in an artery/a pipe/a drain动脉/管道/排水沟堵塞物the state of being blocked 堵塞;阻塞to cause/clear the blockage 引起/疏通阻塞