prevent
- IPA[prēˈvent]
美式
- keep (something) from happening or arising；make (someone or something) unable to do something
verb: prevent, 3rd person present: prevents, gerund or present participle: preventing, past tense: prevented, past participle: prevented
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. keep (something) from happening or arising action must be taken to prevent further accidents
- ▪ make (someone or something) unable to do something window locks won't prevent a determined burglar from getting in
- 2. archaic (of God) go before (someone) with spiritual guidance and help.
