transitive. To forestall, thwart, or frustrate (an enemy, opponent, etc.) by acting in advance or by taking precautionary measures. Obsolete.
| 单词 | θ86975 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > difficulty > hindrance > hindering completely or preventing > hinder completely or prevent [verb (transitive)] > from an action, purpose, etc. > specifically by previous action (2) prevent1560 transitive. To forestall, thwart, or frustrate (an enemy, opponent, etc.) by acting in advance or by taking precautionary measures. Obsolete. preclude1584 transitive. Esp. of a situation or condition: to exclude (a person) from a course of action; to prevent (a person) from doing something. |
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