| 释义 |
pre·vent /prɪˈvent，priː-/ vt. | vi. | phr.
❶ vt.
1. 阻止，阻挡；制止；妨碍 (from)
The rain prevented us from playing (或 prevented us playing 或 prevented our playing) tennis. 那场雨使我们不能打网球。
That did not prevent our getting on very well together. 那并未妨碍我们在一起和睦相处。
2. 防止，预防
steps to prevent war 防止战争的步骤
These rules are intended to prevent accidents. 制定这些规则意在防止事故。
Take some of this drug, it'll prevent you catching cold. 吃点这种药吧，它可以帮你预防感冒。
3. 〈古〉先去；先来；先到；先做；为…作好准备；预先应付(问题等)；预先迎合，预先满足(愿望等)
4. 〈古〉【宗】引领
❷ vi.
妨碍；阻止
There will be a picnic, if nothing prevents. 假如没有什么阻碍的话，将要举行一次野餐。
[< L praevenīre < PRE- + venīre to come] phr. God prevents us with His grace. 上帝以其恩惠引领我们。 |