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    block out

    US /blɑk aʊt/

    ・

    UK /blɔk aut/

    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo cover so something cannot be seen or heard
    I closed the curtains to block out the sun while we watched the movie
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo push back terrible memories to forget them
    People often resort to drinking to block out bad memories
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo stop someone or something from doing something
    The police were waiting outside the courthouse to block out angry protesters
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo prevent light from entering a place.
    I need to buy curtains that completely block out the light.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo prevent noise from reaching someone.
    I wear earplugs to block out the noise from the construction site.

    Video subtitles

    The 11 Greatest Threats To Humanity

    04:11The 11 Greatest Threats To Humanity
    • The real worry from this worldwide is the ash cloud which would block out the sunlight, cooling the globe and crippling agriculture.

      The real worry from this worldwide is the ash cloud which would block out the sunlight, cooling the globe and crippling agriculture.

    • the ash cloud which would block out the sunlight, cooling the globe

      the ash cloud which would block out the sunlight, cooling the globe

    B2

    Gura Leaks Her Questionable DMs With Ame

    10:20Gura Leaks Her Questionable DMs With Ame
    • Um, this one I had to block out.

      Um, this one I had to block out.

    A2

    This Game (From "No Game No Life")

    04:42This Game (From "No Game No Life")
    • Don't fall for those beautiful lies, no, no, no sense, no life, we gotta block out the voices.

      Don't fall for those beautiful lies, no, no, no sense, no life, we gotta block out the voices.

    • We gotta block out the voices that drag us down like a poison,

      We gotta block out the voices that drag us down like a poison,

    A2

    Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments

    15:20Top 10 Funniest Happy Gilmore Moments
    • You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad.

      You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad.

    • You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad.

      You gotta harness in the good energy, block out the bad.

    B1

    These are the AI to Worry About

    09:03These are the AI to Worry About
    • Because in previs, you don't need really high quality or realistic results, you're just trying to block out the main story and animation.

      Because in previs, you don't need really high quality or realistic results, you're just trying to block out the main story and animation.

    • You're just trying to block out the main story and animation.

      You're just trying to block out the main story and animation.

    B1

    17 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich

    15:3317 Tiny Habits That Made Me Rich
    • Every week, I block out just one hour, maybe during my lunch break, maybe after dinner, to learn something new about money.

      Every week, I block out just one hour, maybe during my lunch break, maybe after dinner, to learn something new about money.

    • He says, "The more you learn, the more you earn." Every week, I block out just one hour, maybe during my lunch break, maybe after dinner, to learn something new about money.

      He says, "The more you learn, the more you earn." Every week, I block out just one hour, maybe during my lunch break, maybe after dinner, to learn something new about money.

    A2

    Learn HOW Jaron Ennis USES both stances to DOMINATE - (Skillr Breakdown)

    19:06Learn HOW Jaron Ennis USES both stances to DOMINATE - (Skillr Breakdown)
    • In this traditional method, the lead arm is used to pretty much block out the entire bottom half of your body while the rear arm is used to block the upper half, keeping your chin tucked beneath your shoulder and behind your rear hand as well.

      In this traditional method, the lead arm is used to pretty much block out the entire bottom half of your body while the rear arm is used to block the upper half, keeping your chin tucked beneath your shoulder and behind your rear hand as well.

    • In this traditional method, the lead arm is used to pretty much block out the entire bottom half of your body, while the rear arm is used to block the upper half, keeping your chin tucked beneath your shoulder and behind your rear hand as well.

      In this traditional method, the lead arm is used to pretty much block out the entire bottom half of your body, while the rear arm is used to block the upper half, keeping your chin tucked beneath your shoulder and behind your rear hand as well.

    B1

    MAROON 5 - "Animals" PARODY - STUFFED ANIMALS

    04:47MAROON 5 - "Animals" PARODY - STUFFED ANIMALS
    • Can't close to block out freaky stuff

      Can't close to block out freaky stuff

    B2

    101科學教室:月食《國家地理》雜誌

    03:15101科學教室:月食《國家地理》雜誌
    • Following volcanic activity, ash can block out enough light to render the Moon a darker red, or even near black.

      Following volcanic activity, ash can block out enough light to render the Moon a darker red, or even near black.

    • The earth's atmosphere, following volcanic activity, ash can block out enough light to render the moon a darker red or even near black.

      The earth's atmosphere, following volcanic activity, ash can block out enough light to render the moon a darker red or even near black.

    B2

    古人類学者だけど「原始人」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    17:38古人類学者だけど「原始人」について質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • So Homo erectus probably retained hair on the top of the head to block out solar radiation and evolved the capacity to grow it longer to protect the head, shoulders, and

      So Homo erectus probably retained hair on the top of the head to block out solar radiation and evolved the capacity to grow it longer to protect the head, shoulders, and

    • So Homo erectus probably retained hair on the top of the head to block out solar radiation and evolved the capacity to grow it longer to protect the head, shoulders, and the upper part of the back from sunburn.

      So Homo erectus probably retained hair on the top of the head to block out solar radiation and evolved the capacity to grow it longer to protect the head, shoulders, and the upper part of the back from sunburn.

    B2