v. keep from happening or arising; make impossible
v. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
词态变化
现在分词:preventing
过去分词:prevented
第三人称单数:prevents
过去式:prevented
常见例句
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one party prosecutes another for a wrong done or for protection of a right or for prevention of a wrong n an act by a government body or supranational organization n the most important or interesting work or activity in a specific area or field v institute legal proceedings against
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a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
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recipient's immune system must be suppressed to prevent rejection of the graft
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a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving n
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n a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving n a central cohesive source of support and stability n a television reporter who coordinates a broadcast to which several correspondents contribute v fix firmly and stably v secure a vessel with an anchor
