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Definition: Something is filled to capacity.

Origin: Chockablock started out as a nautical term. A block is a metal or wooden case with one or more pulleys inside. Sometimes, two or more blocks are used (as part of a rope and pulley system called a "block and tackle") to provide a mechanical advantage - as, for example, when hoisting a sail on a traditional sailing ship. When the rope is pulled as far as it will go, the blocks are tight together and are said to be "chockablock."

A

Most of the public hospitals in China are chockablock. That's why I seldom go to see a doctor.

中国的公立医院总是人满为患，所以我很少去看病。

B

It's such a dilemma that I hate to dine in a chockablock restaurant. Unfortunately those packed with the most people are the ones offering the best food.

我痛恨拥挤的餐馆，但人气旺的餐馆做的菜才好吃。这真是两难呐。

C

Every library on campus is chockablock. We need to wait in a long queue to get a seat.

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