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.
实用例句
1. We try to preclude any possibility of misunderstanding.
我们努力排除任何误解的可能性.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. He would rebuff enquiries in such a way as to preclude any further discussion.
他会断然拒绝询问，使得无法进行进一步的讨论。
来自柯林斯例句
3. My present finances preclude the possibility of buying a car.
按我目前的财务状况我是不可能买车的.
来自辞典例句
4. Such a procedure does not preclude fracture.
这个方法不能消除断裂的发生.
来自辞典例句
5. Their move does not preclude others from investing.
