| 释义 |
pro·hib·it /prəʊˈhɪbɪt/
vt.
1. (以法令、规则等)禁止
There is a rule prohibiting a truck from carrying goods on its return haul. 有一条禁止卡车在回程载运货物的规定。
Tourist class passengers are prohibited from using the first-class lounge. 经济舱(或二等舱)乘客禁用头等舱休息室。
2. 妨碍，阻止；使不可能
Heavy fog prohibited flying. 大雾妨碍了飞行。
Good manners prohibit me from so rude an answer. 礼貌不允许我作如此粗鲁的回答。
Family finances prohibited his going to college. 家庭经济状况不允许他上大学。
[< L prohibēre to prevent < PRO-¹ + habēre to hold] |