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congested

UK //kənˈdʒestɪd//US //kənˈdʒestɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'congestus'(堆积),过去分词形式,后经法语进入英语,原意为'大量聚集'。

adjective

❶ 形容道路、空间等因过度拥挤或堵塞而难以通行,也可指身体部位因充血或堵塞而不适。

“The city center is always congested during rush hour.”

(市中心在高峰时段总是拥堵不堪。)

“Her nose was congested because of a cold.”

(她因感冒而鼻塞。)

同义词:crowded, blocked, clogged, jammed, overloaded

常见短语

congested area — 指人流或车流密集、通行困难的区域,常用于描述城市交通或公共场所。

“Avoid driving through the congested area during peak times.”

(高峰时段尽量避免开车穿过拥堵区域。)

congested nose — 因感冒、过敏等导致鼻腔堵塞的状态,呼吸不畅。

“She couldn't sleep well with a congested nose.”

(她因鼻塞而无法安睡。)