Definition
封杀 is a verb with two main senses. In sports, especially baseball, it means to shut out the opponent (prevent them from scoring). In a broader context, it means to suppress, ban, or block, often used for media programs, publications, or online content. The word carries a sense of forceful prevention.
v.
to shut out (an opponent in sports)to suppressbanor block (a program, publication, etc.)
Examples
- ，封杀。Zài bǐsài zhōng, wǒmen de qiúduì bèi duìshǒu fēng shā le.In the match, our team was shut out by the opponent.
- 封杀。Zhège jiémù yīnwèi nèiróng zhēngyì bèi diànshìtái fēng shā le.This program was banned by the TV station due to content controversy.
- 封杀。Zhèngfǔ juédìng fēng shā zhè lèi fēifǎ chūbǎnwù.The government decided to ban this type of illegal publication.
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