"prevent" 怎么发音

word

US

/pɹiˈvɛnt/

pri-VENT

UK

/pɹɪvˈɛnt/

pri-VENT

释义

To stop something from happening or stop someone from doing something. It is often used for avoiding problems, accidents, diseases, or unwanted actions.

IPA 音标

美式英语

/pɹiˈvɛnt/

英式英语

/pɹɪvˈɛnt/

简化发音

美式

pri-VENT

英式

pri-VENT

语境中听

Washing your hands can prevent illness.

The fence will prevent the dog from running away.

A helmet helps prevent head injuries.

Nothing could have prevented that storm from causing damage.