B2 adjective 중립

blockage

/ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

A blockage is a physical or abstract obstruction that prevents flow, movement, or progress through a passage, system, or process. It is commonly used to describe stops in pipes, blood vessels, or even mental hurdles that prevent creative thinking.

예시

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1

The plumber used a special tool to clear the blockage in the kitchen drain.

The plumber used a special tool to remove the obstruction in the kitchen drain.

2

The patient underwent surgery to remove a life-threatening arterial blockage.

The patient had an operation to take out a dangerous obstruction in the artery.

3

I've got a total blockage right now and can't think of a single thing to write.

I have a complete mental stop right now and cannot think of anything to write.

어휘 가족

명사
blockage
Verb
block
형용사
blocked
관련
blocker
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'block' that has 'aged' and gotten stuck in a pipe—that is a 'block-age'.

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor explained that the chest pain was caused by a minor ______ in one of the valves.

정답!

정답은: blockage

예시

1

The plumber used a special tool to clear the blockage in the kitchen drain.

everyday

The plumber used a special tool to remove the obstruction in the kitchen drain.

2

The patient underwent surgery to remove a life-threatening arterial blockage.

formal

The patient had an operation to take out a dangerous obstruction in the artery.

3

I've got a total blockage right now and can't think of a single thing to write.

informal

I have a complete mental stop right now and cannot think of anything to write.

4

Academic research suggests that information blockage within organizations can lead to inefficiency.

academic

Scholarly studies show that stopping the flow of information in companies causes poor performance.

5

The strike at the port caused a significant blockage in our international supply chain.

business

The protest at the harbor created a major disruption in our global distribution network.

어휘 가족

명사
blockage
Verb
block
형용사
blocked
관련
blocker

자주 쓰는 조합

severe blockage a serious obstruction
clear a blockage to remove an obstruction
mental blockage an inability to think or create
arterial blockage a stop in blood flow through an artery
complete blockage a total obstruction

자주 쓰는 구문

writer's blockage

the condition of being unable to produce new work

road blockage

an obstruction on a street preventing traffic

emotional blockage

a psychological barrier to expressing feelings

자주 혼동되는 단어

blockage vs block

A 'block' is often the physical object causing the stop, whereas 'blockage' is the state or the specific instance of being obstructed.

blockage vs congestion

Congestion refers to general overcrowding or slow movement, while a blockage is a specific point of total obstruction.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'blockage' when referring to a specific point where flow is stopped (like a pipe or artery). It is also frequently used in psychology or arts as 'mental' or 'writer's' blockage to describe a lack of flow in ideas.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use the word 'block' when 'blockage' is more appropriate to describe the result of an obstruction. For example, saying 'there is a block in the pipe' is common, but 'blockage' is technically more accurate for the condition.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'block' that has 'aged' and gotten stuck in a pipe—that is a 'block-age'.

📖

어원

Derived from the verb 'block' (from Middle Dutch 'bloc' meaning trunk of a tree) and the suffix '-age', which indicates a state or result of an action.

문법 패턴

Countable noun: can be used as 'a blockage' or 'blockages'. Often followed by the preposition 'in' (e.g., a blockage in the system).

빠른 퀴즈

The doctor explained that the chest pain was caused by a minor ______ in one of the valves.

정답!

정답은: blockage

관련 단어

homovitic

C1

Relating to or characterized by having the same life force, essential vitality, or fundamental biological nature. It is an obscure term used in high-level academic or philosophical contexts to describe entities that share a common living essence.

homosistness

C1

To actively process or adjust diverse elements within a system to ensure they achieve a state of internal uniformity or structural consistency. It involves the standardization of variables to eliminate outliers and maintain a balanced, predictable output.

semichromity

C1

Describing a visual state or quality characterized by partial coloration or muted chromatic intensity. It refers to an appearance that is neither fully monochrome nor fully saturated, often used to describe images or materials with limited color range.

bipathency

C1

The state or quality of having two distinct paths, routes, or channels available for passage or communication. It often refers to a system or anatomical structure where two separate ways are simultaneously open or functional, providing redundancy or dual access.

monoannfy

C1

Characterized by a singular, repetitive annual recurrence that lacks variation or excitement. It describes processes or states that follow an unyielding, once-yearly pattern, often leading to a sense of predictable stagnation.

compathness

C1

To actively harmonize or align individual emotional states and professional trajectories within a group setting. It refers to the process of integrating empathy into a shared strategic path to ensure collective success.

misaudcy

C1

Describing a state or tendency to misinterpret spoken information or auditory cues, often leading to confusion or errors in communication. It characterizes someone who frequently 'slips' when listening or perceives sounds incorrectly.

contrafractward

C1

To shift or move an object or structure in a specific direction intended to counteract or resist an impending fracture or break. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe corrective maneuvering that prevents structural failure.

univerbor

C1

Relating to or characterized by the linguistic process where a phrase or sequence of words becomes a single word over time. It describes the morphological fusion of distinct elements into a unified lexeme, such as 'nevertheless' or 'goodbye'.

foreacrtude

C1

Describing a state of proactive mental sharpness and foresight, specifically used to characterize an individual or strategy that anticipates future challenges with acute precision. It combines the prefix 'fore-' (before) with a root suggesting sharpness or acidity of mind, indicating a high level of preparedness and perceptive planning.

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