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obstructive

UK //əbˈstrʌktɪv//US //əbˈstrʌktɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'obstructus'(阻碍的过去分词),由 'ob-'(反对)和 'struere'(堆积)组成,16世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指故意制造障碍或阻碍事物正常进行的行为或态度,常用于描述人或行为对进展的干扰。

“His obstructive behavior delayed the project for weeks.”

(他的阻碍行为导致项目延误了数周。)

“The obstructive policies made it difficult for new businesses to start.”

(这些阻碍性政策使得新企业难以起步。)

同义词:hindering, impeding, blocking, stalling

常见短语

obstructive sleep apnea — 一种睡眠障碍,指在睡眠中因呼吸道阻塞导致呼吸暂停的病症。

“He was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and needs a CPAP machine.”

(他被诊断出患有阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停症,需要使用CPAP呼吸机。)