prevent
/prɪˈvent/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #1989 in the learning path
预防；防止；阻止
Definitions
v. To stop something happening or someone doing something.
预防；防止；阻止
Example
This tight lid will prevent the soup from spilling.
这个严实的盖子能防止汤洒出来。
Investing in early health education can help prevent chronic diseases and reduce future pressure on public healthcare services.
投资早期健康教育有助于预防慢性病，并减轻公共医疗服务未来的压力。
Collocations
- prevent accidents
- prevent disease
- prevent someone from doing
Word family
- prevention (n.)
- preventive (adj.)
- preventable (adj.)
Synonyms
- stop
- avert
Usage tip
用prevent sb from doing，不用prevent sb to do。
FAQ
- What does prevent mean?
- To stop something happening or someone doing something.
- How is prevent pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈvent/, US /prɪˈvent/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
