prevent
verb
prɪˈvent
verb
1
to
stop
something
from
happening,
or
stop
someone
from
doing
something
阻止，阻挡; 预防，防止
The
rules
are
intended
to
prevent
accidents.
这些规定旨在预防事故。
prevent
sb/sth
(from)
doing
sth
His
back
injury
may
prevent
him
from
playing
in
tomorrow’s
game.
背伤可能会影响他明天参赛。
We
were
prevented
from
entering
the
site.
我们被阻止进入现场。
Wrap
small
ornaments
in
paper
to
prevent
them
being
damaged.
把小饰品用纸包上以免损坏。
preventable
diseases
可以预防的疾病
Every
one
of
these
deaths
is
preventable.
这些死亡事件中，每一宗都是可以预防的。