prevent
Произношение: [/pɹɪˈvɛnt/]
Слово
Контекст: «avoiding something bad»
(verb) to stop something from happening, especially something bad or unwanted. It's like when you put on a helmet to prevent hurting your head if you fall.
Пример
Wearing a seatbelt can prevent injuries in a car accident.
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Not wearing sunscreen can prevent you from avoiding sunburn.
Пример
How can we prevent accidents in the future?
Контекст: «stopping action or progress»
(verb) to stop something from happening or someone from doing something. It's like a traffic light preventing cars from moving until it turns green.
Пример
The teacher prevented the students from talking during the test.
Пример
Lack of funding prevented the project from moving forward.
Пример
What measures can be taken to prevent cheating in exams?
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