preclude
/prɪˈkluːd/
CEFR level C2Topic ThinkingWord #7034 in the learning path
使不可能；阻止；排除
Definitions
v. to prevent something or make it impossible
使不可能；阻止；排除
Example
The heavy rain precluded our planned picnic by the lake.
大雨让我们原定的湖边野餐无法进行。
High tuition fees may preclude students from disadvantaged backgrounds from accessing higher education without financial support.
高昂的学费可能使弱势家庭的学生在没有经济资助的情况下无法接受高等教育。
Collocations
- preclude the possibility
- preclude someone from doing something
- preclude further discussion
Word family
- preclusion (n.)
Synonyms
- prevent
- rule out
Antonyms
- permit
- allow
Usage tip
正式用词；可用preclude sb from doing sth。
FAQ
- What does preclude mean?
- to prevent something or make it impossible
- How is preclude pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈkluːd/, US /prɪˈkluːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
