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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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