Wordiyopreclude
🇬🇧 UK/pri'klu:d/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
v.
To prevent something from happening or make it impossible, especially in advance.
预先排除，阻止，妨碍
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.preclude the possibility排除可能性
- 2.preclude someone from doing阻止某人做某事
- 3.preclude any chance断绝任何机会
- 4.[preclude further action]阻止进一步行动
Example Sentences
- 1.
His criminal record precluded him from applying for the government position.
- 2.
The bad weather precluded any possibility of holding the ceremony outdoors.
- 3.
Signing this agreement does not preclude you from seeking legal advice elsewhere.