outlaw
/ˈaʊtlɔː/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6429 in the learning path
宣布非法；禁止
Definitions
v. to make an activity illegal
宣布非法；禁止
n. a criminal who lives outside the law
逃犯；亡命之徒
Example
The new rules outlaw dumping rubbish beside the river.
新规定禁止在河边倾倒垃圾。
Governments should outlaw the sale of products made from endangered species to discourage illegal hunting.
政府应禁止销售用濒危物种制成的产品，以遏制非法捕猎。
Collocations
- outlaw a practice
- outlaw discrimination
- a notorious outlaw
Synonyms
- ban
- prohibit
Antonyms
- legalise
Usage tip
作动词时直接接被禁止的行为或事物。
FAQ
- What does outlaw mean?
- to make an activity illegal a criminal who lives outside the law
- How is outlaw pronounced?
- UK /ˈaʊtlɔː/, US /ˈaʊtlɔː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
