obstruct
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/əbˈstrʌkt/
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/əbˈstrʌkt/
to block something so that nothing can pass through or be seen
The large truck obstructed the narrow road, making it impossible for cars to get through.
大型トラックが狭い道路を塞ぎ、車が通れなくなりました。
to deliberately stop someone from doing something or making progress
He tried to obstruct the investigation by hiding important evidence.
彼は重要な証拠を隠すことで調査を妨害しようとしました。