blockage

英 /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/ 　美 /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/

n. 堵塞；堵塞物Something that prevents movement through a passage, or the resulting obstruction.

A blockage in the pipe stopped the water flowing.

管道里有堵塞物，水流不出来了。

Regular maintenance of urban drainage systems can prevent blockages that increase the risk of flooding.

定期维护城市排水系统可以防止堵塞，从而降低洪涝风险。

搭配

clear a blockage 清除堵塞物a blockage in a pipe 管道内的堵塞intestinal blockage 肠梗阻

指通道堵塞；军事或经济“封锁”通常用blockade。

block (v.)、blocked (adj.)、unblock (v.)