naval blockade

• 一种军事战略，指使用海军力量阻止船只进出特定港口或沿海区域，通常用于切断补给或在冲突期间执行制裁。

A military strategy involving the use of naval forces to prevent ships from entering or leaving a specific port or coastal area, typically used to cut off supplies or enforce sanctions during a conflict.

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   The use of naval forces to prevent ships from entering or leaving a specific port or area, often as a tactic in war or political conflict.

   海上封锁

   • The country imposed a naval blockade to cut off enemy supplies.
   • During the war, a naval blockade prevented any trade from reaching the island.
   • The UN debated the legality of the naval blockade.