prohibit

动词

1. 1

   禁止、不准常用被动

   Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

   大楼内严格禁止吸烟。

2. 2

   禁止、不许

   The new rules prohibit staff from accepting gifts from clients.

   新规定禁止员工收受客户的礼物。

3. 3

   阻止、使无法正式

   The high cost prohibits most families from buying a house here.

   高昂的价格使大多数家庭无法在这里买房。