chokepoint

• 指狭窄的通道或容易发生堵塞的地点，会限制或阻断交通、运输或流程的流动；也指流程中的瓶颈或关键制约环节。

A noun referring to a narrow passage or a point of congestion that restricts or blocks the flow of movement, traffic, or a process.

1. Narrow passageB2formal

   A narrow or constricted area that restricts the flow of something, such as traffic, water, or air.

   瓶颈路段

   • The canyon formed a natural chokepoint for the river.
   • The tunnel is a major chokepoint for road traffic during rush hour.
   • Engineers widened the chokepoint to improve water flow.

   同义词bottleneckconstrictiondefilegorgeneck

2. Congestion pointB2formal

   A location where movement or progress is slowed or blocked due to high demand or limited capacity.

   瓶颈

   • The bridge is a notorious chokepoint for commuters.
   • The airport's security checkpoint became a chokepoint during the holiday rush.
   • The company identified a chokepoint in its supply chain.

   同义词bottleneckconstrictiongridlocklogjamnarrowing