1610s, from Latin praecludere "to close, shut off; hinder, impede," from prae- "before, ahead" (see pre-) + claudere "to shut" (see close (v.)). Related: Precluded; precluding.
雙語例句
1. We try to preclude any possibility of misunderstanding.
我們努力排除任何誤解的可能性.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. He would rebuff enquiries in such a way as to preclude any further discussion.
他會斷然拒絕詢問，使得無法進行進一步的討論。
來自柯林斯例句
3. My present finances preclude the possibility of buying a car.
按我目前的財務狀況我是不可能買車的.
來自辭典例句
4. Such a procedure does not preclude fracture.
這個方法不能消除斷裂的發生.
來自辭典例句
5. Their move does not preclude others from investing.