block的英文释义Noun 1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides);

the pyramids were built with large stone blocks2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings;

he lives in the next block3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

4. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit;

he reserved a large block of seatshe held a large block of the company's stock5. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units;

there is a block of classrooms in the west wing6. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted;

since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension;

I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block8. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine;

the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube;

we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe11. a platform from which an auctioneer sells;

they put their paintings on the block12. (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body;

he threw a rolling block into the line backerVerb 1. render unsuitable for passage;

block the waybarricade the streetsstop the busy road2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;

His brother blocked him at every turn3. stop from happening or developing;

Block his electionHalt the process4. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals;

Jam the Voice of Americablock the signals emitted by this station5. run on a block system;

block trains6. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia;

block a nerveblock a muscle7. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight;

The thick curtain blocked the action on the stageThe trees obstruct my view of the mountains8. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block;

block the book cover9. obstruct;

My nose is all stuffedHer arteries are blocked10. block passage through;

obstruct the path11. support, secure, or raise with a block;

block a plate for printingblock the wheels of a car12. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball);

block an attack13. be unable to remember;

I'm drawing a blankYou are blocking the name of your first wife!14. shape by using a block;

Block a hatblock a garment15. shape into a block or blocks;

block the graphs so one can see the results clearly16. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets);

Blocked fundsFreeze the assets of this hostile government