新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

prevent

英  [prɪˈvent]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • prevents , preventing , prevented

    1[T 及物动词] 预防

    To prevent something means to ensure that it does not happen.

    近义词

    stop , hinder

    反义词

    cause , encourage , promote

    双语例句

    例:

    These methods prevent pregnancy.

    这些方法预防怀孕。

    例:

    Further treatment will prevent cancer from developing.

    进一步治疗将预防癌症恶化。

    例:

    We recognized the possibility and took steps to prevent it happening.

    我们认识到这一可能性并采取行动预防其发生。

    2[T 及物动词] 阻止

    To prevent someone from doing something means to make it impossible for them to do it.

    双语例句

    例:

    He said this would prevent companies from creating new jobs.

    他说这将阻止各公司创造新的职位。

    例:

    Its nationals may be prevented from leaving the country.

    其公民可能会被阻止离开该国。

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