拦截 (lán jié) — to intercept, to block (someone/something from progressing); to stop (a vehicle, message, or attack)
Definition
A formal/military word meaning 'to intercept and stop' a moving object — a vehicle, message, missile, or spreading danger (e.g. fire). Stronger than ordinary 'block': it implies actively cutting off something in motion.
verb
to interceptto block (someone/something from progressing)to stop (a vehicle, message, or attack)
Examples
- 拦截。Jǐng chá zài lù kǒu lán jié le yí liàng kě yí de qì chē.The police intercepted a suspicious car at the intersection.
- 拦截。Xiāo fáng yuán chéng gōng lán jié le huǒ shì de màn yán.The firefighters successfully blocked the spread of the fire.
- 拦截。Dí jūn fā shè de dǎo dàn bèi fáng kōng xì tǒng lán jié le.The missile launched by the enemy was intercepted by the air defense system.
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