blocking
blocking — 名詞
1. the action of stopping something such as light, air, water, or an object from mo
阻擋；遮擋
阻止光線、空氣、物體通過
the action of stopping something such as light, air, water, or an object from moving through a space or opening
The thick curtains provide good blocking of the morning sunlight.
厚窗簾有效阻擋了早晨的陽光。
blocking of + noun (light/sunlight)
Leaves in the gutter caused complete blocking of the rainwater pipe.
水溝裡的樹葉造成雨水管完全堵塞。
A doctor explained that the blocking of arteries can lead to serious heart problems.
醫生解釋說，動脈阻塞可能導致嚴重的心臟問題。
The snowdrift created a blocking of the mountain pass that lasted for days.
雪堆造成山路封閉，持續了數日之久。
- obstruction
more formal, can refer to either the action or the object causing it
- clearance
the opposite action — removing something that blocks
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' + the thing that is prevented from moving.
2. the act of stopping a process, plan, or action from making progress or achieving
阻礙；阻止
阻止事情發生或取得進展
the act of stopping a process, plan, or action from making progress or achieving its goal
The opposition's blocking of the new law caused a month-long delay in parliament.
反對派阻撓新法通過，導致國會延誤了一個月。
blocking of + [law/proposal/plan]
Deliberate blocking of the investigation made it impossible to find the truth.
蓄意阻礙調查使得真相無法水落石出。
Union members accused management of blocking any attempt to improve working conditions.
工會成員指控資方阻撓任何改善工作條件的嘗試。
Diplomatic blocking by three countries prevented the resolution from passing.
三個國家的外交阻撓使決議未能通過。
- obstruction
similar but can describe the obstacle itself rather than the action
- hindrance
often weaker — something that slows rather than stops
- facilitation
formal — the act of making something easier
用法筆記
Common in political, legal, and business contexts. Often refers to deliberate obstruction by a person or group.
3. in American football, the action of pushing or holding back opposing players so
阻擋
美式足球中阻擋對手的動作
in American football, the action of pushing or holding back opposing players so that the teammate carrying the ball can move forward
The offensive line's blocking was excellent, creating a big gap for the running back.
進攻線的阻擋十分出色，為跑鋒創造了一個大空檔。
offensive line's blocking
Coach Miller spent the whole practice session drilling the team on proper blocking techniques.
Miller 教練花了整堂練習課訓練隊員正確的阻擋技巧。
Good blocking is just as important as running fast when you want to score a touchdown.
想要達陣得分，好的阻擋和跑得快一樣重要。
The referee called a penalty for illegal blocking during the second quarter of the game.
裁判在第二節比賽中吹罰了一次非法阻擋犯規。
- tackling
different — tackling brings the player down, blocking just stops their movement
用法筆記
This sense is specific to American football. In soccer (football), the related term is 'tackling' or 'shielding'.
4. the arrangement and movement of actors on a stage or in front of a camera during
走位；舞台調度
演員在舞台或鏡頭前的站位安排
the arrangement and movement of actors on a stage or in front of a camera during a performance or film shoot
The director spent two hours working on the blocking for the final scene of the play.
導演花了兩個小時排練這齣戲最後一場的走位。
blocking for + [scene/play]
Actress Linh Nguyen found the blocking tricky because she had to cross the stage while delivering a long speech.
演員 Linh Nguyen 覺得走位很困難，因為她必須一邊念長台詞一邊橫越舞台。
The stage manager marked the blocking on the floor with small pieces of colored tape.
舞台監督用有色膠帶在地板上標出走位記號。
Clear blocking helps the camera crew know where each performer will be at every moment.
清楚的走位規劃能讓攝影組知道每位演員每一刻的位置。
- staging
broader term that includes set design and overall visual composition
用法筆記
Used especially in theater and film production. Actors often receive a 'blocking chart' showing their positions.
blocking — 動詞
1. to stop someone or something from moving through or past a place by putting some
擋住；堵塞
阻止人或物通過某處
to stop someone or something from moving through or past a place by putting something in the way
A fallen tree blocked the mountain road, so the driver had to turn around.
一棵倒下的樹擋住了山路，司機只好掉頭。
block + [road/entrance/path]
The protestors blocked the entrance to the government building for nearly three hours.
抗議民眾封鎖了政府大樓入口將近三個小時。
Heavy traffic blocked the ambulance from reaching the hospital on time.
嚴重的交通堵塞阻礙了救護車及時趕到醫院。
Yuki pushed the boxes aside because they were blocking the door to the storage room.
Yuki 把箱子推到一邊，因為它們擋住了儲藏室的門。
A large delivery van was blocking the driveway, and nobody could get their car out.
一輛大型貨車堵住了車道，沒有人能把車開出來。
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive: 'The road was blocked by snow.'
2. to stop something from happening, developing, or being achieved
阻止；妨礙
阻止某事發生或取得進展
to stop something from happening, developing, or being achieved
The committee voted to block the proposed merger between the two companies.
委員會投票否決了兩家公司之間的合併提案。
block + [proposal/plan/merger]
A lack of funding blocked the research team from continuing their important cancer study.
資金不足使研究團隊無法繼續他們重要的癌症研究。
block [someone] from + verb-ing
New security measures were introduced to block any attempt to hack into the system.
新的安全措施旨在阻止任何試圖入侵系統的行為。
The mayor's veto blocked the city council from passing the new housing law.
市長的否決權阻止了市議會通過新的住宅法案。
A sudden snowstorm blocked all efforts to rescue the climbers on the mountain.
突如其來的暴風雪阻礙了所有救援登山者的努力。
- allow
to permit something to happen
- facilitate
to make something easier to achieve
文法句型
block + noun phrase
block + noun phrase + from + verb-ing
用法筆記
Often used in political, legal, and business contexts. The pattern 'block someone from doing something' is common.
3. to be in front of something so that it cannot be seen
遮住；擋住視線
擋在前方使人看不見
to be in front of something so that it cannot be seen
A tall man in a hat sat in front of Amara and blocked her view of the stage.
一個戴帽子的高個子男人坐在 Amara 前面，擋住了她看舞台的視線。
block [someone's] view of
The new apartment building blocks the sunlight that used to reach our garden.
新建的公寓大樓遮住了原本照進我們花園的陽光。
Thick clouds blocked the moon, leaving the campsite in complete darkness.
厚厚的雲層遮住了月亮，營地陷入一片漆黑。
Mei-Lin held up her hand to block the glare of the sun from her eyes.
Mei-Lin 舉起手遮住刺眼的陽光。
The tall hedge around the property blocks the neighbors' view of the swimming pool.
房子周圍高高的樹籬擋住了鄰居看游泳池的視線。
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common with 'view', 'sight', 'light', 'sun'. Often used with 'from': 'block the sun from my eyes.'
4. to stop a system, process, or physical function from working normally
阻斷；阻塞
使系統或功能無法正常運作
to stop a system, process, or physical function from working normally
A blood clot blocked the flow of blood to the patient's brain.
血塊阻塞了流向患者腦部的血液。
block the flow of + [blood/air/water]
The software update blocked the virus from entering the company's network.
軟體更新阻止了病毒進入公司的網路。
Pipes blocked by grease buildup can cause serious water damage in a kitchen.
油脂堆積堵塞的水管可能會在廚房造成嚴重的水損。
Painkillers work by blocking the signals that nerves send to the brain.
止痛藥的作用原理是阻斷神經傳遞到大腦的信號。
Dust had blocked the air filter, so the engine started to overheat.
灰塵堵塞了空氣濾清器，導致引擎開始過熱。
- unblock
to remove an obstruction and restore function
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in medical and technical contexts. Frequently in passive: 'The pipe is blocked.'
5. to officially prevent money, checks, or financial transactions from being used o
凍結；限制
正式阻止資金或交易運作
to officially prevent money, checks, or financial transactions from being used or exchanged
The bank blocked the check because the signature did not match the account holder's records.
銀行拒付這張支票，因為簽名與帳戶持有人的記錄不符。
block + [check/transaction/funds]
The government blocked all transfers of money out of the country during the financial crisis.
政府在金融危機期間凍結了所有匯出國外的資金。
block + transfers of money
The fraud alert blocked the credit card transaction before any money could be taken.
詐騙警報在資金被轉出之前就攔截了信用卡交易。
International sanctions blocked the nation's access to foreign currency reserves.
國際制裁封鎖了該國動用外匯存底的管道。
- freeze
similar but suggests a temporary measure, often by legal order
- release
to make funds available again
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Formal term used in banking, finance, and international trade contexts. The passive form is common: 'The funds were blocked.'
6. in sports and games, to stop an opponent or an opponent's shot, kick, or move fr
阻擋
運動比賽中阻止對手或來球
in sports and games, to stop an opponent or an opponent's shot, kick, or move from being successful
The goalkeeper blocked the penalty kick and the crowd erupted in cheers.
守門員擋住了罰球，全場觀眾歡聲雷動。
block + [kick/shot/punch]
The defender moved quickly to block the striker's shot on goal.
後衛迅速移動，擋住了前鋒射門的球路。
In basketball, it is against the rules to block a player who is not shooting.
在籃球比賽中，阻擋沒有投籃的球員是犯規的。
The boxer raised his gloves to block the punch aimed at his face.
拳擊手舉起手套擋住了朝臉部揮來的拳頭。
Amir blocked well throughout the game, stopping three shots in the final minute.
Amir 整場比賽防守出色，在最後一分鐘擋下了三次射門。
- deflect
to change the direction of a shot rather than stopping it completely
- miss
to fail to stop a shot or opponent
文法句型
block + noun phrase
block (no object)
用法筆記
Can be used with or without an object. 'He blocked the shot' (transitive) or 'He blocked well today' (intransitive).
7. to prevent a user, device, website, phone number, or online content from being a
封鎖；屏蔽
禁止用戶、網站或電話連線
to prevent a user, device, website, phone number, or online content from being accessed or contacted
Santi blocked the unknown caller after receiving five spam calls in one hour.
Santi 封鎖了那個未知來電者，因為在一小時內接到了五通騷擾電話。
block + [caller/number/user]
The school's network blocks social media websites during class hours.
學校的網路在上課時間封鎖了社群媒體網站。
block + [website/content/domain]
After the argument, Ananya blocked her ex-boyfriend on all social media platforms.
爭吵之後，Ananya 在所有社群平台上封鎖了她的前男友。
The ad blocker extension blocks pop-up advertisements while you browse the internet.
廣告攔截擴充功能在上網時會封鎖彈出式廣告。
Countries that block certain websites often face criticism about internet freedom.
封鎖特定網站的國家經常面臨網路自由的批評。
- ban
stronger — usually imposed by an authority rather than an individual
- unblock
to remove a block and restore access
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Very common in everyday digital contexts. 'Block someone' on social media means preventing them from contacting you or seeing your content.
8. to place ships, troops, or other barriers around a place to prevent people or su
封港；圍堵
以軍隊或船艦包圍阻止進出
to place ships, troops, or other barriers around a place to prevent people or supplies from entering or leaving
Enemy warships blocked the port, cutting off all food supplies to the coastal city.
敵方軍艦封鎖了港口，切斷了沿海城市的所有糧食供應。
block + [port/harbor/city]
During the war, the army blocked all roads leading out of the capital for three weeks.
戰爭期間，軍隊封鎖了所有通往首都的道路，長達三週。
Naval forces were ordered to block the strait and prevent any ships from passing through.
海軍奉命封鎖海峽，阻止任何船隻通過。
International law sets limits on how a nation may block another country's coastline.
國際法對於一個國家封鎖他國海岸線的行為設有限制。
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Also commonly used in the noun form 'blockade'. This sense has a stronger military connotation than general 'obstruct'.
9. to draw or mark the rough general shape or main lines of something before adding
勾勒；打草稿
初步畫出大致的輪廓
to draw or mark the rough general shape or main lines of something before adding details
The artist first blocked in the basic shapes of the mountains with a light pencil.
畫家先用淡鉛筆勾勒出山巒的基本形狀。
block in + [shapes/forms]
Before painting, Ingrid blocked out the composition using broad strokes of charcoal.
Ingrid 先用大筆觸的炭筆畫出構圖的草稿。
block out + [composition/sketch]
The architect blocked the main rooms on the floor plan before worrying about the furniture.
建築師先在平面圖上畫出主要房間的位置，之後才開始規劃家具。
Designers often block out the big sections of a webpage before adding text and images.
設計師通常先畫出網頁的大區塊布局，之後再加入文字和圖像。
文法句型
block + noun phrase
block out/in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with 'out' or 'in' as a phrasal verb: 'block out the main shapes' or 'block in the shadows.'
10. to give a particular shape to a piece of material such as felt, wood, or metal u
塑形；定型
用模具將材料塑成特定形狀
to give a particular shape to a piece of material such as felt, wood, or metal using a mold or form
The hat maker blocked the felt over a wooden form to create a classic fedora shape.
製帽師傅將毛氈套在木模上塑形，打造出經典的軟呢帽造型。
block + [felt/clay/metal] over a form
After knitting the sweater, she blocked it into shape by pinning it while it was damp.
織完毛衣後，她在毛衣潮濕時用大頭針固定，將其定型。
block + [garment] into shape
The potter blocked the clay on the wheel before beginning to raise the walls of the vase.
陶藝師傅在陶輪上先將黏土塑性，然後才開始拉高瓶身。
- shape
more general — can refer to any forming process
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Technical term used in crafts such as hat-making, knitting, and pottery. Not common in everyday conversation.
11. to place a solid object under or against something to keep it in position or sto
墊住；固定住
用物體墊住防止移動
to place a solid object under or against something to keep it in position or stop it from moving
The mechanic blocked the wheels of the truck before climbing underneath it to fix the brakes.
技工在卡車輪子下墊了障擋物，然後才爬到車底修理煞車。
block the wheels
Lukas blocked the boat trailer with large stones so it would not roll down the slope.
Lukas 用大石頭墊住船拖車，以免它順著斜坡滑下去。
block + [vehicle/trailer/wheel]
The stagehands blocked the heavy scenery flat with wooden wedges to keep it from falling.
舞台工作人員用木楔子墊住沉重的舞台佈景，防止它倒下。
- chock
more specific — to block a wheel on a vehicle or aircraft
- release
to free something from being held in place
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Also expressed as 'chock' in specialized contexts (aircraft, heavy machinery).
12. to plan and direct where actors stand and how they move during a performance or
排練走位；導戲
規劃演員在台上的站位與動作
to plan and direct where actors stand and how they move during a performance or scene
The director blocked the opening scene so that the main character enters from the left.
導演排練開場戲的走位，安排主角從左側進場。
block + [scene/play/act]
During rehearsals, the stage manager carefully blocked every movement of the dancers.
排練期間，舞台監督仔細地安排了每位舞者的每一個動作。
The fight scene was blocked weeks in advance to ensure the actors' safety.
打鬥戲的走位早在好幾週前就排練好了，以確保演員的安全。
Zuri found it hard to remember her lines while also following the complicated blocking directions.
Zuri 發現一邊記台詞一邊遵守複雜的走位指示非常困難。
- stage
broader — can include lighting, sound, and set design
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Used mainly in theater, film, and television production. Also appears as a noun: 'the blocking of Act 2.'
13. to arrange lines of text so that they form a straight line at the left margin, r
對齊；排版
將文字排列成整齊的邊緣
to arrange lines of text so that they form a straight line at the left margin, right margin, or both
The editor asked the designer to block the text to the left margin rather than centering it.
編輯要求設計師將文字靠左對齊，而不是置中。
block text to the margin
Most academic papers require you to block the text on both sides for a clean look.
多數學術論文要求兩端對齊，以呈現整潔的外觀。
block the text on both sides
The newsletter blocked all paragraphs to the left so that the design looked neat and modern.
這份電子報將所有段落靠左對齊，使設計看起來簡潔又現代。
- justify
more common in modern word-processing contexts — means aligning to both margins
- center
to place text in the middle of the page
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often called 'justify' in word processing software. 'Block left' means the text is aligned to the left.
14. to hit a golf ball (or similar ball) inaccurately so that it flies to the right
打出右曲球
高爾夫球擊球失誤偏向右方
to hit a golf ball (or similar ball) inaccurately so that it flies to the right for a right-handed player or to the left for a left-handed player
The amateur golfer blocked his drive into the trees on the right side of the fairway.
這位業餘高爾夫球手把開球打偏，球飛進了球道右側的樹林裡。
block + [drive/shot/ball]
Coach Diego noticed that his student was blocking every iron shot by turning his shoulders too early.
Diego 教練注意到他的學生每次打鐵桿都打出右曲球，原因是肩膀轉得太早。
Yasmin blocked the ball toward the rough, losing at least thirty yards of distance.
Yasmin 把球打偏到了長草區，至少損失了三十碼的距離。
- slice
more common term — the ball curves sideways due to spin
- draw
a controlled shot that curves slightly in the opposite direction
文法句型
block + noun phrase
用法筆記
Technical term in golf. Sometimes called a 'push' or 'slice.' Not used in general sports contexts.
15. to be unable to think, feel, or remember something due to a mental or emotional
卡住；空白
因心理障礙而無法思考或回憶
to be unable to think, feel, or remember something due to a mental or emotional barrier that the person may not be aware of
Whenever the exam starts, my mind blocks and I cannot remember any of the answers I studied.
每次考試一開始，我的腦袋就一片空白，記不起任何讀過的答案。
[mind/brain] blocks
The therapist explained that trauma survivors sometimes block painful memories without realizing it.
治療師解釋說，創傷倖存者有時會不自覺地壓抑痛苦的記憶。
block + [memory/emotion/thought]
After losing his job, Theo blocked all thoughts about his career for several months.
失業之後，Theo 有幾個月刻意不去想任何關於工作的事。
The writer had been blocking on the final chapter for weeks and could not finish the novel.
那位作家最後一章已經卡了好幾個星期，一直無法完成小說。
Children who have experienced trauma may block certain events from their conscious memory.
經歷創傷的兒童可能會把某些事件從意識記憶中封鎖起來。
- confront
to face a difficult thought or emotion directly
文法句型
block (no object)
block on + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used with 'block out': 'She blocked out the painful experience.' Can also be reflexive in informal use: 'I'm blocking.'