prevent
英 [prɪˈvɛnt] 美 [priˈvɛnt]
v. 阻止,妨碍;防止
例句:
Many accidents could be prevented if motorists would slow down.
如果开车的人放慢速度,很多交通事故都是可以避免的。
He said this would prevent companies from creating new jobs.
他说这会妨碍公司创设新的工作岗位。
The police have been trying to prevent them carrying weapons.
警方一直在设法阻止他们携带武器。
Only rain can prevent us from winning.
只有下雨才会妨碍我们取胜。
We aim to prevent wild animals from suffering terrible cruelty.
我们的目的是阻止野生动物遭受骇人暴行的荼毒。