1. to stop something from moving through or along something else
阻擋，堵塞
A fallen tree is blocking the road.
一棵倒下的樹擋住了道路。
The drain is blocked with leaves.
排水管被樹葉堵住了。
Block Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
block
verb
快速理解
What does "Block" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Block"?
「block」作為動詞，主要表示物理上或抽象上的阻擋、妨礙行為。
- 1
物理阻擋
EN: to physically stop something from moving through or past something
翻譯: 物理上阻止某物通過或移動。
- 2
妨礙進行
EN: to prevent something from happening, developing, or succeeding
翻譯: 阻止某事發生、發展或成功。
- 3
遮擋視線
EN: to be in front of something so that it cannot be seen
翻譯: 擋在某物前方使其無法被看見。
- 4
封鎖/凍結
EN: to stop the use of something (like an account, a road, or a phone number)
翻譯: 停止使用某物（如帳戶、道路或電話號碼）。
小提醒：注意「block」與「prevent」的細微差別。「block」通常強調具體、有形的阻擋（如擋住去路），而「prevent」更廣泛地指防止某事發生，不一定涉及物理阻擋。
發音（How to Pronounce "Block" in English）
How to pronounce "Block" in English?"Block" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Block" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Block"?How does "Block" change by context?
2. to prevent something from happening or succeeding
阻止，阻礙
The government blocked the proposed law.
政府阻止了該項提案的法律通過。
He tried to block her promotion.
他試圖阻礙她的晉升。
3. to stop a ball or opponent in sports
攔截，封阻
The defender blocked the shot perfectly.
後衛完美地封阻了這次射門。
She blocked the spike at the net.
她在網前攔截了對方的扣殺。
4. to schedule or reserve time so it cannot be used for other things
預留，排定（時間）
I've blocked next Friday for the meeting.
我已經把下週五的時間預留給那個會議了。
Block out two hours in your calendar for this task.
在你的行事曆上為這項任務預留兩小時。
5. to be unable to remember or think of something
腦中一片空白，想不起來
I completely blocked on his name during the introduction.
在介紹時，我完全想不起他的名字。
She blocked during the exam and couldn't answer the first question.
她在考試時腦中一片空白，答不出第一題。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Block"?How to make natural sentences with "Block"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| block + noun (object) | 阻擋、堵塞（某物） | The fallen tree blocked the road. (倒下的樹木堵塞了道路。) |
| block + noun (person/thing) + from + V-ing | 阻止（某人/某物）做某事 | The guard blocked the reporter from entering the building. (警衛阻止記者進入大樓。) |
| be/get blocked + (by + noun) | 被堵塞、被封鎖 | The drain is blocked by hair. (排水管被頭髮堵住了。) |
| block + out + noun | 遮擋、隔絕（光、聲音等） | The curtains block out the sunlight. (窗簾遮擋了陽光。) |
| block + up | 堵塞（管道等） | Leaves blocked up the gutter. (樹葉堵塞了排水溝。) |
| block + one's path/way/view | 擋住（某人的）去路/視線 | A large truck blocked our view of the stage. (一輛大卡車擋住了我們看舞台的視線。) |
用法說明
How is "Block" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Block"?
block + V-ing vs block + someone + from + V-ing
- block + V-ing 結構直接表示「阻止、妨礙某個行為或事件發生」。這裡的動名詞 (V-ing) 就是被阻止的動作本身。
- block + someone/something + from + V-ing 結構則明確指出「阻止某人或某物『去做』某個動作」，強調阻止的對象以及「使其無法從A狀態進入B狀態」的含義。
- 在語意上，
block doing較為直接地描述阻止行為，而block from doing則更清晰地帶有「隔離、阻斷途徑」的意象。 - 兩者常可互換，但當需要明確指出被阻止的「對象」時，使用
block ... from ...會更精準。 EN: The fallen tree blocked entering the cave. 翻譯: 倒下的樹阻擋了進入洞穴。
EN:The security guard blocked the fans from rushing onto the stage.
翻譯:保全人員阻擋了粉絲衝上舞台。
EN:New regulations may block building on this land.
翻譯:新法規可能會阻擋在這塊土地上進行建設。
EN:The firewall blocks malicious software from accessing the system.
翻譯:防火牆會阻擋惡意軟體存取系統。
總結建議
在需要明確指出被阻止的「對象」時，建議使用 block + 對象 + from + V-ing 的結構，語意會更清晰。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Block" and similar words?How to choose "Block" vs alternatives?
block vs prevent
「block」強調物理上或具體地阻擋，使無法通過或進行；「prevent」則更廣泛地指防止某事發生，可能透過各種方法，包括提前行動。
block vs hinder
「block」通常指完全阻止，使行動或進程中斷；「hinder」則指造成困難、延遲或妨礙，但不一定完全停止。
block vs obstruct
「block」和「obstruct」意思非常接近，常可互換。細微差別在於「block」可能更口語、通用，而「obstruct」稍正式，且在法律或官方語境中特指非法阻撓。
口語用法
How is "Block" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Block"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人試圖阻止某事的說法時，常用 "block" 來表達。 EN: He was like, "I'm going to block that proposal at the meeting." 翻譯: 他就說：「我會在會議上擋下那個提案。」
EN:She told me, "Don't let them block you from applying."
翻譯:她告訴我：「別讓他們阻止你申請。」
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，"block" 常與 "totally"、"completely" 等副詞連用，以加強「完全阻斷」的語氣。 EN: The fallen tree totally blocked the whole road. 翻譯: 那棵倒下的樹把整條路完全堵死了。
EN:My allergies are completely blocking my nose.
翻譯:我的過敏完全把我的鼻子塞住了。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用 "block" 的相關短語（如 "block me"）作為一種口語填充，表達暫時的思緒中斷或受阻。 EN: What was I saying? Sorry, my mind just blocked for a second. 翻譯: 我剛剛說到哪？抱歉，我的思緒突然卡了一下。
EN:Go ahead, I'm listening—wait, don't block me out now.
翻譯:你說，我在聽——等等，現在別把我排除在外（意指別不理我）。
正式書寫注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "block" 用於上述口語的引述或填充停頓的用法。建議使用更精確的動詞，如 "obstruct"、"prevent"、"hinder" 來表達「阻擋」，並以更結構化的方式表達思緒中斷，例如 "I momentarily lost my train of thought."
常見短語
What common collocations use "Block"?What fixed phrases with "Block" should I remember?
block out
phrasal verb
遮擋（光線、視線等）；刻意不去想（不愉快的事）
block off
phrasal verb
封鎖，隔開（某區域）
block up
phrasal verb
堵塞，堵住
block someone's way
verb phrase
擋住某人的去路
block traffic
verb + noun
阻斷交通
block a shot
verb + noun
（運動中）封阻射門/投籃
block access
verb + noun
封鎖存取/進入
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Block"?Which "Block" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The car blocked the road.
✓The car blocked the road.
雖然句子本身正確，但學習者常誤以為 'block' 只能用在物理阻擋。實際上 'block' 也可用於抽象概念，如阻擋視線、阻礙進展等。
×I blocked to see the screen.
✓I was blocked from seeing the screen. / Something blocked my view of the screen.
'Block' 作為及物動詞，後面直接接受詞（被阻擋的對象），不接不定詞 'to see'。正確用法是 'block someone/something' 或使用被動語態 'be blocked from doing something'。
×Please don't block.
✓Please don't block the way. / Please don't block the entrance.
'Block' 是及物動詞，需要受詞。單獨使用 'block' 意思不完整，必須說明阻擋了什麼（例如：the way, the door, my view）。
×I will block you to call me.
✓I will block your number. / I will block you from calling me.
表達「阻止某人做某事」時，正確結構是 'block someone from doing something'，而不是 'block someone to do something'。在科技情境中（如電話、社交媒體），直接說 'block someone' 或 'block someone's number' 即可。
×The sun is blocked by the cloud.
✓The sun is blocked by the clouds.
雖然語法正確，但在自然英文中，'cloud' 作為可數名詞，指具體的一朵雲時常用單數，但指天氣現象或遮擋物時，更常以複數形式 'clouds' 出現。'The sun is blocked by the clouds.' 比 'by the cloud' 更自然、常見。
×He blocked doing his homework.
✓He was blocked from doing his homework. / Something blocked him from doing his homework.
'Block' 後面不能直接接動名詞 (doing)。必須使用 'block someone/something from doing' 的結構，或使用被動語態 'be blocked from doing'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Block"?What are tense/participle forms of "Block"?
blocks(3rd_singular)blocking(present_participle)blocked(past)blocked(past_participle)