blockade
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/blɑːˈkeɪd/
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/blɒˈkeɪd/
Using objects or people to block a place to stop others from entering or leaving.
The army created a blockade around the city to control movement.
军队围绕城市设置了封锁线以控制人员移动。
Something put in the way to stop people or vehicles from getting past.
The police established a blockade to prevent anyone from entering the area.
警方设立了封锁线以防止任何人进入该区域。
To use objects or people to surround a place so no one can enter or leave.
The protestors blockaded the roads, causing traffic to halt.
抗议者封锁了道路,导致交通停止。