constipation

• 一种医学症状，指排便次数减少或排便困难，常为消化系统问题的表现；也用于比喻意义，形容停滞、堵塞或效率低下的状态。

A medical condition characterized by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, often a symptom of digestive issues; also used figuratively to describe a state of being blocked or made ineffective.

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1. Bowel conditionB2formalmedical

   A condition where bowel movements are infrequent or difficult to pass, often associated with intestinal issues.

   便秘

   • The patient complained of severe constipation after the surgery.
   • Eating more fiber can help relieve constipation.
   • Constipation is a common symptom of dehydration.

   同义词dyscheziairregularityobstipation

   反义词diarrhealooseness

2. Stagnation or uselessnessC1formal

   The act of making something ineffective or pointless through routine or repetition.

   停滞或无用

   • The bureaucracy led to a constipation of the entire approval process.
   • Routine tasks can cause a constipation of creative thinking.
   • The project suffered from a constipation of ideas due to excessive meetings.

   同义词blockagecongestiongridlocklogjamobstructionstagnation