No. 2,667 in Russian
эмбарго
"Embargo" – A government-imposed ban on trade or communication with a specific country or entity.
In a sentence
Правительство объявило эмбарго на экспорт редкоземельных металлов.
The government imposed an embargo on the export of rare-earth metals.
In this sentence, "эмбарго" is used to denote an official ban or restriction placed by the government on the exportation of certain goods.
Введение эмбарго на дальние поездки резко сократило туризм.
The introduction of an embargo on long-distance travel sharply reduced tourism.
Here, "эмбарго" refers to a restriction or prohibition affecting travel, showing its application beyond trade-specific contexts.
После снятия эмбарго на импорт товары стали доступнее.
After lifting the embargo on imports, goods became more accessible.
Here, "эмбарго" illustrates a removal of previously existing restrictions or bans, showing its temporal usage in a descriptive context.
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