forbid
/fəˈbɪd/ · /fɚˈbɪd/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #3340 in the learning path
禁止；不准
Definitions
v. To order someone not to do something or disallow it
禁止；不准
Example
Our building rules forbid leaving bicycles in the hallway.
我们楼的规定禁止将自行车停放在走廊里。
Governments should forbid companies from releasing untreated waste into rivers to protect public health and aquatic ecosystems.
政府应禁止企业将未经处理的废弃物排入河流，以保护公众健康和水生生态系统。
Collocations
- forbid someone to do something
- forbid someone from doing something
- strictly forbidden
Word family
- forbidden (adj.)
Synonyms
- prohibit
- ban
Antonyms
- allow
- permit
Usage tip
过去式forbade，过去分词forbidden；可接动名词。
FAQ
- What does forbid mean?
- To order someone not to do something or disallow it
- How is forbid pronounced?
- UK /fəˈbɪd/, US /fɚˈbɪd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
