首页英语词典preventprevent英英释意

prevent

英 [prɪ'vent] 美[pri'vɛnt]
  • vt. 预防,防止;阻止
  • vi. 妨碍,阻止

英英释意


1. keep from happening or arising; have the effect of preventing;
"My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"
2. prevent from doing something or being in a certain state;
"We must prevent the cancer from spreading"
"His snoring kept me from falling asleep"
"Keep the child from eating the marbles"

双语例句


1. A dentist may decide to extract the tooth to prevent recurrent trouble.
牙医可能会决定拔掉那颗牙,以免反复发作。

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2. The security zone was set up to prevent guerrilla infiltrations.
设立了安全区以防止游击队员的渗入。

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3. Smear Vaseline on to your baby's skin to prevent soreness.
给孩子皮肤上抹些凡士林以防止肿痛。

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4. The security forces had to intervene to prevent the situation worsening.
安全部队不得不介入,以防止局势进一步恶化。

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5. Police are out in force to prevent a recurrence of the violence.
警方出动大量警力防止暴力事件再次发生。

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