preclude
UK [prɪ'klu:d] US [prə-] formal
verb transitive
■to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something 排除，防止，杜绝；阻碍•His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.合约中禁止他与公司外的人谈论工作。 •The fact that your application was not successful this time does not preclude the possibility of you applying again next time.这次应征失败并不妨碍你下次再来应征。 |