prevent

US /prɪˈvent/
UK /prɪˈvent/
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1.

防止, 預防

keep (something) from happening or arising

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The new policy aims to prevent fraud.
新政策旨在防止詐欺。
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Wearing a helmet can prevent serious head injuries.
戴頭盔可以防止嚴重的頭部受傷。
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2.

阻止, 妨礙

stop (someone) from doing something

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The police tried to prevent the protesters from entering the building.
警方試圖阻止抗議者進入大樓。
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His injury will prevent him from playing in the match.
他的傷勢將阻止他參加比賽。
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