
congestion
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。)
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。)