congestion — the state of being crowded and full of traffic; a blocked or clogged condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being crowded and full of traffic; a blocked or clogged condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈdʒestʃən/
Korean meaning: 혼잡, 정체; 막힘 상태
Korean pronunciation: 컨**제스**천
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy blamed traffic congestion for arriving 2 hours late with cold pizza.
- My nose congestion is so bad that I sound like Darth Vader when I breathe.
- The city introduced a congestion charge to reduce downtown traffic.
congestion
NOUN//kənˈdʒestʃən//
the state of being crowded and full of traffic; a blocked or clogged condition
the state of being crowded and full of traffic; a blocked or clogged condition
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '함께 모으다'라는 뜻의 congestion이 '너무 많이 모여서 막히다'는 의미로 발전했습니다. 마치 사람들이 한곳에 너무 많이 모여서 꽉 찬 상황을 떠올려보세요.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy blamed traffic congestion for arriving 2 hours late with cold pizza.”
“My nose congestion is so bad that I sound like Darth Vader when I breathe.”
“The city introduced a congestion charge to reduce downtown traffic.”
“Internet congestion during the online exam caused half the students to panic.”
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