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prevent
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pre·vent /prɪˈvent/ ●●● S2 W1 verb [transitiveT]
PREVENTto stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something 阻止，阻挡；预防，防止
—preventable adjectiveadj
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In everyday English, people usually say stop somebody/something (from) doing something rather than prevent somebody/something (from) doing something: 在日常英语中,人们一般说 stop sb/sth (from) doing sth ,而不说 prevent sb/sth (from) doing sth
This barrier is to stop people from coming in without a ticket.
这道栅栏是用来防止无票的人进入。
Examples from the Corpus
prevent• This week's conference had been superfluous since Sunday's vote to prevent amendments to the policy review documents, he said.• There were reports that some people had been prevented from voting in the election.• To prevent injuries you should always stretch before exercising.• It was only police vigilance which prevented more than the four casualties.• It has been rumored around town today that I left to prevent my being nominated as vice president.• A leg injury may prevent Shearer from playing in tomorrow's game.• The obvious talking point after the game was the deliberate knock-down by David Campese, which prevented the ball reaching Rory Underwood.• Many think that to prevent the demolition of useful residential buildings, theatres and cinemas is equally important.• International pressure should be mobilised much earlier, as it can be effective in preventing this practice.• Can anything be done to prevent this?
From Longman Business Dictionary
preventpre·vent /prɪˈvent/ verb [transitiveT]
to stop something happening, or someone doing something
government regulators working to prevent fraud
prevent somebody/something (from) doing something
The region’s huge economic problems will prevent it from realizing its potential.
(1400-1500) Latin past participle of praevenire “to come before”
pre·vent verb →REGISTER1
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