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Prohibiting Meaning in English

word · lemma: prohibit

pɹoʊˈhɪbətɪŋ
pro-HIB-uh-ting
pɹəhˈɪbɪtɪŋ
pruh-HIB-it-ing

释义

Not allowing something to happen or making it officially forbidden, especially by law or rule.

用法与细微差别

Common in formal or legal contexts. Often used with laws, regulations, or rules (e.g., "prohibiting smoking"). Don't confuse with "preventing" (which stops something from happening, not necessarily by rules). Usually followed by a noun or gerund (e.g., 'prohibiting parking').

例句

The school has a rule prohibiting cell phones in class.

basic

There is a law prohibiting smoking in restaurants.

basic

Signs prohibiting entry are posted on the door.

basic

By prohibiting outside food, the theater keeps things cleaner.

natural

They're thinking about prohibiting dogs in the park after complaints.

natural

Instead of prohibiting everything, maybe they should set some limits.

natural