Wordiyoprohibit
🇬🇧 UK/prә'hibit/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To officially forbid or make something illegal; to prevent or disallow.
禁止；阻止
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.strictly prohibit严格禁止
- 2.expressly prohibit明令禁止
- 3.prohibit the use of禁止使用
- 4.prohibit discrimination禁止歧视
Example Sentences
- 1.
The new law prohibits the use of plastic bags in all retail stores.
- 2.
School regulations strictly prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.
- 3.
International treaties prohibit the testing of nuclear weapons.