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prevent
US /prɪˈvent/
UK /prɪˈvent/
1.
防止, 预防
keep (something) from happening or arising
:
•
The new policy aims to
prevent
fraud.
新政策旨在
防止
欺诈。
•
Wearing a helmet can
prevent
serious head injuries.
戴头盔可以
防止
严重的头部受伤。
:
avert
obviate
forestall
preclude
impede
2.
阻止, 妨碍
stop (someone) from doing something
:
•
The police tried to
prevent
the protesters from entering the building.
警方试图
阻止
抗议者进入大楼。
•
His injury will
prevent
him from playing in the match.
他的伤势将
阻止
他参加比赛。
:
hinder
obstruct
inhibit
restrain
deter
:
prevention