prohibitive
US /proʊˈhɪb.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /proʊˈhɪb.ə.t̬ɪv/
1.
terlalu tinggi, melarang
too high to be paid or charged
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The cost of the new car was prohibitive for most families.
Kos kereta baharu itu terlalu tinggi untuk kebanyakan keluarga.
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The insurance premiums were so prohibitive that I couldn't afford coverage.
Premium insurans terlalu tinggi sehingga saya tidak mampu membeli perlindungan.
2.
melarang, menghalang
intended to prevent or discourage something
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The new regulations are prohibitive to small businesses.
Peraturan baharu itu menghalang perniagaan kecil.
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They imposed prohibitive restrictions on imports.
Mereka mengenakan sekatan melarang ke atas import.