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视线被遮挡
shìxiàn bèi zhēdǎng
line of sight blocked
前面的柱子遮挡了我的视线，我看不见舞台。
The pillar in front blocked my line of sight, so I couldn't see the stage.
neutral
To have one's line of sight obstructed by an object or person.
由于树木遮挡，司机的视线被遮挡，无法看清前方路况。
Due to the trees blocking the view, the driver's line of sight was obstructed, making it impossible to see the road ahead.
请不要站在门口，遮挡了我的视线。
Please don't stand in the doorway—you're blocking my line of sight.
Commonly used in contexts involving physical obstruction, such as driving, photography, or public speaking.
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Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in driving safety discussions, photography, and public speaking. For example, in driving, it might refer to obstacles blocking a driver's view of the road. In photography, it could describe how an object obstructs the camera's view.
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Passive Construction
The phrase uses the passive voice '被遮挡' to indicate that the subject (视线) is affected by an external action. This is a common structure in Chinese for describing such situations.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '视线' (shìxiàn, 'line of sight') and '被遮挡' (bèi zhēdǎng, 'blocked'). '视线' is a compound noun formed from '视' (to see) and '线' (line), while '遮挡' is a verb meaning 'to block' or 'to obstruct'. The structure follows standard Chinese grammar for passive constructions.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used in neutral or formal contexts. It is not idiomatic but is a literal description of a physical situation. The passive construction '被遮挡' is common in Chinese to describe situations where an action affects the subject indirectly.
Word Breakdown
视线
line of sight
compound noun被遮挡
blocked (passive voice)
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