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congestion

UK //kənˈdʒes.tʃən//US //kənˈdʒes.tʃən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'congestio'(堆积),通过古法语 'congestion' 进入英语,原指物质的过度堆积,后引申为现代含义。

noun

❶ 指交通或人流过度拥挤导致堵塞的状态,常见于城市道路或公共场所。

“The traffic congestion in the city center was unbearable during rush hour.”

(高峰时段市中心的交通拥堵令人难以忍受。)

“Airport congestion delayed our flight by two hours.”

(机场拥堵使我们的航班延误了两小时。)

❶ 医学上指身体部位因血液或液体过度积聚导致的肿胀或堵塞。

“The doctor diagnosed him with lung congestion caused by infection.”

(医生诊断他因感染导致肺部充血。)

“Warm compresses can relieve nasal congestion from a cold.”

(热敷可以缓解感冒引起的鼻塞。)

同义词:jam, overcrowding, blockage, clogging, bottleneck

常见短语

traffic congestion — 特指道路上车辆过多导致的交通堵塞现象,常发生在高峰时段或事故现场。

“The mayor promised to tackle traffic congestion with smart traffic lights.”

(市长承诺通过智能交通信号灯解决交通拥堵问题。)

congestion charge — 某些城市对进入拥堵区域车辆征收的费用,旨在减少车流量。

“London's congestion charge has significantly reduced downtown traffic.”

(伦敦的拥堵费显著减少了市中心的交通流量。)