to obstruct
01
妨げる, 塞ぐ
to prevent something or someone from moving forward or progressing smoothly
Transitive: to obstruct access or movement
例
The fallen tree obstructed the path, causing a detour for hikers.
倒れた木が道を塞ぎ、ハイカーは迂回を余儀なくされた。
The construction materials on the sidewalk obstructed pedestrian movement.
歩道の建築資材が歩行者の動きを妨げた。
02
妨げる, 阻む
to deliberately create challenges or difficulties that slow down or prevent the smooth advancement or development of something
Transitive: to obstruct development of something
例
Ongoing negotiations between the parties threaten to obstruct the peace process.
進行中の交渉は、和平プロセスを妨げる恐れがあります。
The upcoming strike has the potential to obstruct regular business operations.
今後のストライキは、通常の業務を妨げる可能性があります。
03
遮る, 妨げる
to block or impede the view of something by positioning oneself or another object in the path
Transitive: to obstruct a view
例
The towering skyscrapers obstructed the view of the sunset from the park.
そびえ立つ高層ビルが公園からの夕日の眺めを遮った。
The dense fog obstructed visibility, making it difficult for drivers to see the road ahead.
濃い霧が視界を遮り、運転手が前方の道路を見るのを困難にした。
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