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    congestion

    US /kənˈdʒestʃən/

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    UK /kənˈdʒestʃən/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounExcessive accumulation of blood/fluid in the body
    His congestion made it difficult to breathe
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of being crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
    Traffic congestion is a major problem in the city center.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA state in which a network or system is overloaded and unable to handle the amount of traffic.
    Network congestion can slow down internet speeds.

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    New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan

    06:17New York vs. Tokyo’s Subway: How Japan Got So Far Ahead | WSJ U.S. vs. Japan
    • Commuter rails connect directly with city subway tracks, which reduces congestion and unnecessary transfers.

      Commuter rails connect directly with city subway tracks, which reduces congestion and unnecessary transfers.

    • which reduces congestion and unnecessary transfers.

      which reduces congestion and unnecessary transfers.

    B1

    How to Describe Being Sick in English! ???

    05:52How to Describe Being Sick in English! ???
    • Anyways, sometimes when you're not feeling well, you have congestion, you wheeze a little bit when you breathe, and your nose is a little bit stuffed up.

      Anyways, sometimes when you're not feeling well, you have congestion, you wheeze a little bit when you breathe, and your nose is a little bit stuffed up.

    • have congestion, you wheeze a little bit

      have congestion, you wheeze a little bit

    B1

    Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons

    03:00Living in Sydney: Pros and Cons
    • cars and therefore brings congestion.

      cars and therefore brings congestion.

    • cars and therefore brings congestion.

      cars and therefore brings congestion.

    B1

    Why Cruise Lines Are Pumping Billions Into Private Islands | WSJ The Economics Of

    05:51Why Cruise Lines Are Pumping Billions Into Private Islands | WSJ The Economics Of
    • Cruise lines say these islands can also help ease congestion at packed ports and serve as backup stops when bad weather disrupts itineraries.

      Cruise lines say these islands can also help ease congestion at packed ports and serve as backup stops when bad weather disrupts itineraries.

    • Cruise lines say these islands can also help ease congestion at packed ports and serve as backup stops when bad weather disrupts itineraries.

      Cruise lines say these islands can also help ease congestion at packed ports and serve as backup stops when bad weather disrupts itineraries.

    B1

    Tokyo Monorail Station to Haneda - Get Around the Mess

    11:59Tokyo Monorail Station to Haneda - Get Around the Mess
    • If you're leaving to go to the airport in the evening, there might be some congestion at the station.

      If you're leaving to go to the airport in the evening, there might be some congestion at the station.

    • If you're leaving, you go to the airport in the evening, there might be some congestion at the station.

      If you're leaving, you go to the airport in the evening, there might be some congestion at the station.

    A2

    Why China is winning the EV war

    08:37Why China is winning the EV war
    • Like discounts on charging, favorable parking, traffic congestion-related policies that EVs get a break on.

      Like discounts on charging, favorable parking, traffic congestion-related policies that EVs get a break on.

    • Like discounts on charging, favorable parking, traffic congestion-related policies that EVs get a break on.

      Like discounts on charging, favorable parking, traffic congestion-related policies that EVs get a break on.

    B1

    Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) - 10/11

    03:21Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) - 10/11
    • hello hey buddy it's Walter finally got you on the phone yeah sorry I should have called look Janine told me about you know your friend back there should have said something anyway I'll make this short I was wrong and I'm sorry just tell me how far I have to crawl no no we were both wrong I'm sorry too so well I'll see you in the office I can't just stop this here oh yeah I'll see you in the office Walter show me how to do this okay with you Maury it has to be hot it's the only way to break up all that wicked congestion so his body can eliminate it okay now look harder than that harder than that yeah there under the shoulder okay good knock it loose oh you wanted to hit me this is for that bee you gave me sophomore year when did I ever give you the large lessons of life sometimes given the opportunity to learn but how do we know we're gonna be able to keep I know I will mr. album I've had real excellent counseling and I've learned from my mistakes it's like I had my whole life given back to me when they drop the drug charges yes sir let me keep my scholarship how can we ever be sure that we've learned anything though well like I said I learned my lesson I'm never gonna forget thanks for your Sean hope you're right man I was glad to be writing again even if it meant Walter screaming about deadlines he screamed louder when I asked for two weeks off to go to the islands I got one we made the best of it we called Maury he cried of course which I took as a sign that things were still normal

      hello hey buddy it's Walter finally got you on the phone yeah sorry I should have called look Janine told me about you know your friend back there should have said something anyway I'll make this short I was wrong and I'm sorry just tell me how far I have to crawl no no we were both wrong I'm sorry too so well I'll see you in the office I can't just stop this here oh yeah I'll see you in the office Walter show me how to do this okay with you Maury it has to be hot it's the only way to break up all that wicked congestion so his body can eliminate it okay now look harder than that harder than that yeah there under the shoulder okay good knock it loose oh you wanted to hit me this is for that bee you gave me sophomore year when did I ever give you the large lessons of life sometimes given the opportunity to learn but how do we know we're gonna be able to keep I know I will mr. album I've had real excellent counseling and I've learned from my mistakes it's like I had my whole life given back to me when they drop the drug charges yes sir let me keep my scholarship how can we ever be sure that we've learned anything though well like I said I learned my lesson I'm never gonna forget thanks for your Sean hope you're right man I was glad to be writing again even if it meant Walter screaming about deadlines he screamed louder when I asked for two weeks off to go to the islands I got one we made the best of it we called Maury he cried of course which I took as a sign that things were still normal

    • It's the only way to break up all that wicked congestion so his body can eliminate it.

      It's the only way to break up all that wicked congestion so his body can eliminate it.

    A2

    Smart Commuting

    01:07Smart Commuting
    • but as well reduce pollution and congestion.

      but as well reduce pollution and congestion.

    • but as well reduce pollution and congestion.

      but as well reduce pollution and congestion.

    B1

    元ニューヨーク都市計画者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    11:36元ニューヨーク都市計画者だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • Congestion pricing, tolling cars in certain areas of the city, that's a way to try to recover some of the costs of maintaining a road network in a city and pass them on to the people who actually are using them, the drivers,

      Congestion pricing, tolling cars in certain areas of the city, that's a way to try to recover some of the costs of maintaining a road network in a city and pass them on to the people who actually are using them, the drivers,

    • Congestion pricing, tolling cars in certain areas of the city, that's a way to try to recover some of the costs of maintaining a road network in the city and pass them on to the people who actually are using them, the drivers, and not to bury them into the municipal tax budget, which otherwise could go to schools or daycare.

      Congestion pricing, tolling cars in certain areas of the city, that's a way to try to recover some of the costs of maintaining a road network in the city and pass them on to the people who actually are using them, the drivers, and not to bury them into the municipal tax budget, which otherwise could go to schools or daycare.

    A2

    Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) - 9/11

    09:48Tuesdays with Morrie (1999) - 9/11
    • How's the congestion today, huh?

      How's the congestion today, huh?

    • How's the congestion today, huh?

      How's the congestion today, huh?

    A2