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blockade

/ˌblɑˈkeɪd/

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an act of preventing supplies or movement into a place

封锁

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The naval blockade prevented food from reaching the port.
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海上封锁阻止了粮食运入港口。
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Pronunciation: /ˌblɑˈkeɪd/

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