单词	inhibit
释义	English American Business inhibitverb [ T ] uk/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/us/ɪnˈhɪb.ɪt/ to prevent someone from doing something by making them feel nervous or embarrassed : Some workers were inhibited (from speaking) by the presence of their managers. to slow down a process or the growth of something: This drug inhibits the growth of tumours. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Preventing and impeding avert avoid avoidable bar be a drag on sb/sth idiom *block sth* out blot bottleneck derail fireproof hold out on sb hold sb/sth back hold/keep sb/sth at bay idiom holding pattern impede prevention is better than cure idiom preventive prohibit pull pull the rug from under sb's feet idiom See more results » inhibitverb [ T ] us/ɪnˈhɪb·ɪt/ to take an action that makes something less likely to happen, or that discourages someone from doing something: The merger of the two corporations was not allowed because it would inhibit open competition. Some states have a rule that inhibits lawyers from talking about their cases outside the courtroom. inhibitverb [ T ] uk/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/us to prevent something from developing in the way or at the rate that is possible:** inhibit competition/growth/innovation Authorities fear that fewer, bigger airlines will inhibit competition.
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inhibitverb [ T ]

inhibitverb [ T ]

inhibitverb [ T ]