proscribe UK [prəʊ'skraɪb] US [proʊ-] formal verb transitive ■(of a government or other authority) to not allow something (政府或其他权力机构)禁止•The Broadcasting Act allows ministers to proscribe any channel that offends against good taste and decency.《广播法》允许部长们有权取缔任何违背雅趣和体统的频道。 •The Athletics Federation have banned the runner from future races for using proscribed drugs.运动员联盟因其使用违禁药品而禁止该赛跑选手参加今后的比赛。 |