prohibit
英 [prəˈhɪb.ɪt]
美 [prəˈhɪb.ɪt]
prohibit 禁止来自pro-,向前,提前,-hibit,持有,握住,词源同habit,inhibit.即先行持有的,引申比喻义禁止。
- prohibit (v.)
- early 15c., from Latin prohibitus, past participle of prohibere "to hold back, restrain" (see prohibition). Related: Prohibited; prohibiting.
- 1. In most of the residence halls we visited, rules prohibit disorderly conduct.
- 在我们走访的学生宿舍里,大多明令禁止胡作非为。
- 2. Local zoning laws prohibit building near property lines.
- 本地的规划法禁止在地产边界附近进行建筑施工。
- 3. Prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- 禁止出售含酒精的饮料.
- 4. We should prohibit the sale of pornographic literature.
- 我们应该禁止出售淫秽文学.
- 5. Legislation can quickly prohibit pesticide use.
- 法律很快就会禁止使用杀菌剂.