adj.可阻止的；可預防的

What can we do to prevent the disease spreading? 我們能做什么來防止這種疾病蔓延呢？

The authorities took measures to prevent tax fraud. 當局已采取措施防止偷稅漏稅。

Does prison do anything to prevent crime? 采取關(guān)押方法對制止犯罪有作用嗎？

Dust the repair to prevent adhesion to outer cover. 清整修補處以防與外胎粘連。

Stir the sauce to prevent it lumping. 把沙司攪拌一下以免結(jié)塊。

We should take steps to prevent war. 我們應當采取措施制止戰(zhàn)爭。