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阻挠无效

zǔ náo wú xiào
phrase★Intermediate💡 obstruction is futile
⚖️Law
formal

A legal or formal declaration that attempts to obstruct or prevent an action will not succeed.

法院裁定,任何阻挠无效,合同必须履行。

The court ruled that any obstruction is futile; the contract must be fulfilled.

💡

Commonly used in legal documents, contracts, or official statements to assert that opposition will not delay or halt proceedings.

💼Business
formal

A statement asserting that efforts to hinder or delay a process are pointless.

董事会宣布,任何阻挠无效,改革方案将按计划推进。

The board declared that any obstruction is futile; the reform plan will proceed as scheduled.

💡

Used in organizational or corporate contexts to emphasize commitment to a course of action despite opposition.

Collocations

宣布阻挠无效declare obstruction futile裁定阻挠无效rule obstruction futile

Synonyms

无效阻挠徒劳阻挠

Antonyms

阻挠有效成功阻挠

Related Phrases

法不容情proverb
The law shows no mercy; justice must prevail
大势所趋proverb
The trend of the times is irresistible

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Usage

This phrase is highly formal and should only be used in legal, administrative, or official documents. Avoid using it in everyday speech or informal writing.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Appropriateness

Use '阻挠无效' only when asserting that opposition will not succeed in a formal or authoritative context. It is not suitable for casual or personal situations.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '阻挠' (zǔ náo, meaning 'to obstruct or hinder') and '无效' (wú xiào, meaning 'ineffective or futile'). It emerged in modern Chinese legal and administrative contexts, particularly in the 20th century, to assert the inviolability of decisions or processes despite opposition.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in formal or authoritative contexts, such as legal rulings, government decrees, or corporate announcements. It carries a tone of finality and should not be used in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

阻挠
to obstruct or hinder
verb
+
无效
ineffective or futile
adjective
汉英词典

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