| 单词 | prevent |
| 释义 | prevent (prɪvent ) Word forms: prevents , preventing , prevented 1. verb B1 To prevent something means to ensure that it does not happen. These methods prevent pregnancy. [VERB noun] Further treatment will prevent cancer from developing. [VERB noun + from] We recognized the possibility and took steps to prevent it happening. [VERB noun verb-ing] Synonyms: stop, avoid, frustrate, restrain prevention uncountable noun B2 ...the prevention of heart disease. [+ of] ...crime prevention. Synonyms: elimination, safeguard, precaution, anticipation 2. verb B1 To prevent someone from doing something means to make it impossible for them to do it. He said this would prevent companies from creating new jobs. [VERB noun + from] Its nationals may be prevented from leaving the country. [V n from -ing] The police have been trying to prevent them carrying weapons. [VERB noun verb-ing] Collocations: prevent a recurrence There was suspicion that the 'flu' had been caught from humans, and strict precautions had been established to prevent any recurrence. Times, Sunday Times What can be done to prevent a recurrence of these floods? Times, Sunday Times If the fallen leaves are swept up and burned, it can help to prevent a recurrence the following year. Times, Sunday Times This weekend, the government faced calls to review its redundancy programme to prevent a recurrence of the episode. Times, Sunday Times We will investigate why this happened and prevent a recurrence. Times, Sunday Times But the common market knitted nations together to prevent the repeat of history's darker chapters. Times, Sunday Times A 5lb rise in the weights may not be enough to prevent a repeat. The Sun The rules are designed to prevent a repeat of the 2008 crisis that almost brought the global financial system to its knees. Times, Sunday Times The documentary drew attention to the breakdown of some adoptions and how no information was being collected to try to prevent any repeat. Times, Sunday Times Members are expected also to discuss proposals for new banking rules to prevent a repeat of the 2008 crisis. Times, Sunday Times Since then, procedures have been reviewed, in order to prevent a repetition. Times, Sunday Times An engineering solution has been put in place to prevent a repetition. Times, Sunday Times For now at least, both sides seem determined to prevent a repetition of the past. Times, Sunday Times Seventy years ago, it was a high-minded dream — the centrepiece of a vision to drive closer global collaboration and prevent a repetition of the two world wars. Times, Sunday Times Following the blackout, measures were undertaken to try to prevent a repetition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Walking lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol and helps prevent strokes. The Sun We're dishing out loads of these cholesterol-busters to try to prevent strokes and heart attacks. The Sun Internationally respected in the field of carotid artery surgery; known for improving the safety of carotid endarterectomy, the surgical procedure used to prevent strokes. Times, Sunday Times It's less hassle than warfarin but isn't as effective at preventing strokes. The Sun Come back and bring those brains to bear on research that will fix spines and prevent strokes and cure all the filthy neurological illnesses that blight lives. Times, Sunday Times Their father was a lifeguard but his skill and experience could not prevent the tragedy that unfolded. Times, Sunday Times They were assured nothing could have been done to prevent the tragedy and that it was 'just one of those things'. Times, Sunday Times Senior doctors said nothing could have been done to prevent the tragedy but the family say they still have questions about her care. The Sun He will not only be grieving but inevitably feel he should have been able to somehow prevent this tragedy. The Sun It may prevent a tragedy or it may not. Globe and Mail It claims that this would prevent the release of 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year compared with coal-fired power generation. Times, Sunday Times Hop leaves - or bracts - have compounds which prevent the release of oral toxins and stop bacteria sticking to teeth. The Sun Disposal facilities are usually designed to permanently contain the waste and prevent the release of harmful pollutants to the environment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This will prevent the release of about 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The standard addresses practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery and prevent the release of potentially hazardous energy while maintenance or servicing activities are performed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Organisers have had to implement extra measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Times,Sunday Times Some complained of sitting in nearly full cabins with little attempt to keep two metres between people to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Times,Sunday Times It would help everyone if people just took one second to wash their hands to prevent the spread of infections. The Sun I play tennis at a venue with protocols to prevent the spread of the virus. Times,Sunday Times Clothing lined with the 'super material' graphene could block mosquito bites and help to prevent the spread of tropical diseases. Times, Sunday Times Yet, yards away in the cloakroom, coats were chained to hangers to prevent theft. Times, Sunday Times Yet shares in the firm, whose kit monitors fuel sales and prevent theft from vehicles, rose from 175p to 181p during the year. The Sun Security guards are on patrol to prevent theft. Times,Sunday Times Like other retailers, we have invested millions in sophisticated technology to prevent theft. The Sun He said he had even concreted pots to the ground to prevent theft. Times, Sunday Times Several schools have been closed and plans are being developed to prevent transmission in crowded places such as transit systems, restaurants and public housing developments. Globe and Mail (2003) We also present a perspective on new strategies to prevent the transmission of amebiasis. 2016, 'Entamoeba Encystation: New Targets to Prevent the Transmission of Amebiasis.', PLoS Pathogens Our findings highlight the need to prevent transmission by droplets and fomites during a pandemic. 2009, 'Lack of Airborne Transmission during Outbreak of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 among Tour Group Members, China, June 2009', Emerging Infectious Diseases Police units - supported by armoured vehicles and with helicopters overhead - lined up between the two sides to prevent violence. Times, Sunday Times You have to distinguish between a legitimate state army guarding its citizens, trying to prevent violence, and an illegal force perpetrating that violence. The Sun He said the police were present to prevent violence and fired tear gas in self-defence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite being aware of the possibility of trouble, the authorities had failed to take steps to prevent violence breaking out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 预防 Japanese: 防ぐ |
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