1. to block or fill a pipe, passage, etc., so that nothing can flow through
堵塞（管道、通道等）
Hair and soap can clog the drain.
頭髮和肥皂會堵塞排水管。
The leaves clogged the gutter.
樹葉堵塞了排水溝。
Clog Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
clog
verb
快速理解
What does "Clog" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Clog"?
clog 主要指堵塞、阻塞，既可描述實體管道，也可形容交通或系統的停滯。
- 1
實體堵塞
EN: to block a pipe, drain, etc.
翻譯: 堵塞管道、排水管等。
- 2
交通阻塞
EN: to block a road, street, etc., causing traffic.
翻譯: 阻塞道路、街道等，導致交通堵塞。
- 3
系統停滯
EN: to cause a system or process to become overloaded and slow.
翻譯: 使系統或流程因負荷過重而變慢或停滯。
- 4
腳穿木鞋
EN: to dance in clogs or wear clogs.
翻譯: 穿著木鞋跳舞或行走。
小提醒：clog 作動詞時，主詞常是造成堵塞的『物體』（如頭髮、車輛），而非被堵塞的『地點』。例如：Hair clogs the drain.（頭髮堵塞了排水管），而非 The drain clogs hair.
發音（How to Pronounce "Clog" in English）
How to pronounce "Clog" in English?"Clog" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Clog" from YouTube Videos
Eben Bayer: Are mushrooms the new plastic?
TED
“They're not going to clog up Earth's ecosystems.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Clog"?How does "Clog" change by context?
2. to become blocked or filled so that movement or flow is prevented
（自身）堵塞，阻塞
The filter clogs easily and needs regular cleaning.
這個濾網很容易堵塞，需要定期清洗。
Traffic clogs the city center during rush hour.
尖峰時段，交通堵塞了市中心。
3. to overload or burden something, making it slow or inefficient
使負擔過重；使（系統）變慢
Too many background apps can clog your computer's memory.
太多背景應用程式會拖慢你電腦的記憶體。
The legal system is clogged with minor cases.
司法系統因大量小案件而運作緩慢。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Clog"?How to make natural sentences with "Clog"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| clog + (up) + noun | 堵塞（某物） | The leaves clogged the drain. (樹葉堵塞了下水道。) |
| be/get clogged (up) + with + noun | 被...堵塞 | The pipe is clogged with hair. (水管被頭髮堵住了。) |
| clog + noun + (up) | 使...堵塞 | Grease can clog the kitchen sink. (油脂會堵塞廚房水槽。) |
| noun + clogs | ...堵塞了 | Traffic clogs the streets during rush hour. (尖峰時段交通堵塞了街道。) |
用法說明
How is "Clog" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Clog"?
clog with vs. clog by
- clog with + 物體：表示「被某種具體的物體堵塞」，強調堵塞物的性質。
- clog by + 動作/事件：表示「被某個動作或事件堵塞」，強調導致堵塞的過程或原因。
- 當主語是管道、系統等，且堵塞物明確時，通常使用 clog with。
- 當需要強調是被動的動作（如傾倒、丟棄）導致堵塞時，可使用 clog by，但 clog with 更為常見。 EN: The kitchen sink is clogged with food scraps and grease. 翻譯: 廚房水槽被食物殘渣和油脂堵住了。
EN:The drain was clogged by someone pouring concrete down it.
翻譯:排水管被某人倒入混凝土而堵住了。
總結建議
一般情況下，描述被某物堵塞時，使用 clogged with + 物體 是最自然且最常見的用法。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Clog" and similar words?How to choose "Clog" vs alternatives?
clog vs block
「clog」通常指因異物堆積（如頭髮、油脂）導致管道、通道逐漸堵塞；「block」則更廣泛，指任何形式的阻擋或封閉，可以是物理障礙或抽象阻礙。
clog vs choke
「clog」側重於物體內部通道被固體或黏稠物堵塞；「choke」則常指氣道、空間被完全或部分堵住導致呼吸或流動困難，或用於引擎因空氣/燃料不足而熄火。
clog vs obstruct
「clog」多指物質在狹窄空間內積聚造成的堵塞；「obstruct」是正式用語，指故意或意外地設置障礙物阻擋通道、視線或進程。
口語用法
How is "Clog" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Clog"?
引述
在引述他人或自己說過的話時，可以用來描述管道、系統或計畫被堵塞或停滯的狀況。 EN: He was like, "The whole project is just clogged with paperwork." 翻譯: 他就說：「整個計畫完全被文書工作給卡住了。」
EN:She told me, "My sink is clogged again," and I knew I had to help.
翻譯:她告訴我：「我的水槽又堵住了。」我就知道我得去幫忙了。
語氣強調
在口語中，常與 "up" 連用（clog up）來加強「完全堵塞」的語氣，或使用進行式來描述正在發生的惱人狀況。 EN: Don't pour that grease down the drain—you'll totally clog it up! 翻譯: 別把那些油脂倒進排水管——你會把它完全堵死的！
EN:Traffic is clogging up the highway because of the accident.
翻譯:因為事故，車流正把高速公路塞得動彈不得。
停頓填充
在思考或描述一連串導致問題的事件時，可作為自然的停頓點，帶出後果。 EN: The leaves fell... clogged the gutter... and now there's water everywhere. 翻譯: 樹葉掉下來…堵住了水槽…現在到處都是水。
EN:If you ignore the filter, dust builds up, eventually clogs the system, and then it just stops.
翻譯:如果你不理會濾網，灰塵會累積，最後堵住系統，然後它就罷工了。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用過於口語的搭配（如 "clog up"）或放在引述對話的結構裡。建議改用更精確的詞彙，如 "obstruct", "block", "cause a blockage in" 等。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Clog"?What fixed phrases with "Clog" should I remember?
clog up
phrasal verb
堵塞，阻塞
clog (something) with (something)
verb + object + preposition
用...堵塞某物
clog (one's) arteries
verb + possessive + noun
堵塞（某人的）動脈
clog the drain
verb + noun
堵塞排水管
clog (the) pores
verb + noun
堵塞毛孔
clog (the) traffic
verb + noun
造成交通堵塞
clog the filter
verb + noun
堵塞過濾器
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Clog"?Which "Clog" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The hair clogged the pipe.
✓The hair clogged the pipe.
雖然語法正確，但學習者常誤用「clogged」為形容詞。此處「clogged」是動詞過去式，正確。但需注意：形容詞應為「clogged」或「clogged up」，如「The pipe is clogged (up).」。
×Too much oil clogs the engine.
✓Too much oil can clog the engine.
「clog」描述一種潛在或常見的後果，而非絕對事實時，常需搭配情態動詞（如 can, may）使語意更準確。
×The traffic was clogged.
✓The road was clogged with traffic. / Traffic clogged the road.
「clog」的典型受詞是管道、通道或機械。描述「交通堵塞」時，應以「道路」或「高速公路」為受詞，或以「traffic」作主詞搭配「clog」+「道路」。
×My nose clogged.
✓My nose is clogged (up). / My nose got clogged (up).
描述身體部位（如鼻子、耳朵）堵塞時，通常使用被動語態（be/get clogged up），強調狀態或變化，而非主動形式。
×I clogged my schedule with meetings.
✓I filled my schedule with meetings. / My schedule is clogged with meetings.
「clog」主要用於實體管道或機械的堵塞。比喻「行程排滿」時，更自然的用詞是「fill」或「pack」。雖然「clog」在非正式語境中可能被理解，但並非標準或常見用法。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Clog"?What are tense/participle forms of "Clog"?
clogs(3rd_singular)clogging(present_participle)clogged(past)clogged(past_participle)