inhibit
英 [ɪnˈhɪbɪt]
[VERB]
inhibits , inhibiting , inhibited
1. [T 及物动词] 阻碍 , 抑制
If something inhibits an event or process, it prevents it or slows it down.
双语例句
例：The high cost of borrowing is inhibiting investment by industry in new equipment.
高昂的借贷成本正抑制行业对新设备的投资。
例：Excessive trace elements, such as copper, in the soil will inhibit plant growth.
土壤里过量的微量元素，如铜等，会抑制植物生长。
2. [T 及物动词] 禁止 , 阻止
To inhibit someone from doing something means to prevent them from doing it, although they want to do it or should be able to do it.
双语例句
例：Officers will be inhibited from doing their duty.
官员们将被阻止履行其职责。
VERB. 动词
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