prohibit

• vt. 阻止，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。

来自柯林斯例句

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。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages.

禁止出售含酒精的饮料.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. We should prohibit the sale of pornographic literature.

我们应该禁止出售淫秽文学.

来自辞典例句

5. Legislation can quickly prohibit pesticide use.

法律很快就会禁止使用杀菌剂.

来自辞典例句