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Chinese dictionary
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v.keep off; ward off; withstand
防护林挡住了风沙。
The shelterbelt kept the sand in check.
一条大河挡住了去路。
A big river blocks the way.
这么薄的棉衣在高山上挡不住寒风。
Such a thin padded coat cannot ward off the cold mountain wind.
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v.shelter from; block
山高挡不住太阳。
The highest mountains can't shut out the sun.
飘过来一片云彩挡住了月亮。
A cloud drifted by and covered the moon.
绝不能让私利挡住了眼睛。
Never be blinded by private interests.
synonym
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n.abbrgear (of a car); abbreviation for 排挡
低速挡
bottom gear
二挡
second gear
高速挡
top gear
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n.fender; blind; (refer to 挡子)
炉挡
fire fender
窗挡子
window blind
火挡
fire screen