新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

congestion

英  [kənˈdʒestʃən]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • 1[U 不可数名词] 拥塞

    If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.

    近义词

    crowding , overcrowding

    双语例句

    例:

    The problems of traffic congestion will not disappear in a hurry.

    交通堵塞问题不会很快消失。

    例:

    Energy consumption, congestion and pollution have increased.

    能源消耗、交通堵塞及污染问题变得更为严重了。

    2[U 不可数名词] (身体部位的)堵塞

    Congestion in a part of the body is a medical condition in which the part becomes blocked.

    双语例句

    例:

    nasal congestion.

    鼻塞。