"rule out" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 排除

Definition

决定某事不可能或不是一种选择；将某事排除在外。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于正式和非正式场合，尤其是在医疗或排查问题时（如'rule out 疾病'）。不是“制定规则”的意思，而是“排除”。有时与“rule”（规则）混淆。

Examples

The doctor could rule out the flu after the test.

医生可以在检查后**排除**流感。

We can't rule out more rain tomorrow.

我们不能**排除**明天还会下雨。

The police quickly ruled out John as a suspect.

警方很快**排除了**约翰作为嫌疑人。

You can't rule out the possibility that he just forgot.

你不能**排除**他只是忘记了的可能性。

Don't rule out joining us for dinner later!

别**排除**晚点和我们一起吃饭的可能性！

She was disappointed, but she hasn't ruled out trying again.

她很失望，但她没有**排除**再试一次的可能。