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单词 prevent
释义

prevent

UK /prɪˈvent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyprevent
he/she/itprevents
present participlepreventing
past tenseprevented
past participleprevented

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to stop something from happening

    Regular cleaning may help prevent infection.

    If necessary, add a little water to prevent sticking.

    prevent something (from) happening:

    Rubber seals are fitted to prevent gas from escaping.

    Synonyms and related words

    To prevent something from happening
  2. 2
    to stop someone from doing something

    We tried to prevent her, but she was determined to go.

    prevent someone (from) doing something:

    The owner is prevented by law from making any major changes.

    She was sure the noise would prevent her sleeping at night.

    Synonyms and related words

    To stop someone doing something

prevent

US /prɪˈvent/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyprevent
he/she/itprevents
present participlepreventing
past tenseprevented
past participleprevented

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    to stop something from happening

    Regular cleaning may help prevent infection.

    prevent something (from) happening:

    Rubber seals are installed to prevent gas from escaping.

    If necessary, add a little water to prevent sticking.

    Synonyms and related words

    To prevent something from happening
  2. 2
    to stop someone from doing something

    We tried to prevent her, but she was determined to go.

    prevent someone (from) doing something:

    The owner is prevented by law from making any major changes.

    She was sure the noise would prevent her sleeping at night.

    Synonyms and related words

    To stop someone doing something
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