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blockade

/blɒˈkeɪd/
blo · ckade blɒ · ˈkeɪd
English Definition
n. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
中文释义
封锁
Significado en Español
bloqueo
한국어 뜻
봉쇄
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phong tỏa
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Example Sentence

The navy set up a blockade around the port.

海军在港口周围设置了封锁。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “blockade”:

  1. A welcome
  2. B invitation
  3. C siege
  4. D celebration
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C — siege. “blockade” means n. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The navy set up a tight ______ to stop any ships from entering the port.

  1. A welcome
  2. B invitation
  3. C blockade
  4. D opening
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C — blockade. “blockade” means n. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Common questions about “blockade”

What does “blockade” mean?

blockade — n. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving. In Chinese: 封锁.

How do you pronounce “blockade”?

blockade is pronounced /blɒˈkeɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: blo · ckade.

How do you use “blockade” in a sentence?

The navy set up a blockade around the port. (海军在港口周围设置了封锁。)

What are synonyms for “blockade”?

siege, barrier, embargo — all close in meaning to blockade (n. an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving).

Is “blockade” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. blockade appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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