enduring obstruction
[en-ˈdu̇r-iŋ əb-ˈstrək-shən]
nounfemininepl: enduring obstructions / obstruções duradouras
obstrução duradoura
1. A persistent or long-lasting blockage or impediment that continues over an extended period
The enduring obstruction in the pipeline required immediate attention from engineers.
A obstrução duradoura no encanamento exigiu atenção imediata dos engenheiros.
2. A sustained barrier or hindrance that prevents progress or movement
Political disagreements created an enduring obstruction to the peace negotiations.
Desacordos políticos criaram uma obstrução duradoura nas negociações de paz.
3. In legal or medical contexts, a continuous blockage that persists despite attempts to clear it
The patient suffered from an enduring obstruction in the arterial system.
O paciente sofria de uma obstrução duradoura no sistema arterial.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'enduring obstruction' is used primarily in formal, professional, or legal settings. In Brazil, it frequently appears in infrastructure discussions and political discourse. In the USA, it's commonly used in medical, legal, and engineering contexts. The term conveys a sense of frustration about problems that won't go away despite efforts to resolve them.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a thorn in one's side (enduring obstruction to happiness or progress)
a stone in the shoe (minor but enduring obstruction)
a stumbling block (enduring obstruction to achievement)
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