🇬🇧🇨🇳 prohibited - 禁止 : English Lesson

Meaning of "prohibited" ("禁止"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

If something is prohibited, it means you are not allowed to do it because a rule, a law, or a grown‑up in charge has said “No, you can’t do that.” It’s more serious than just a suggestion; it’s an official “forbidden” thing.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Grandpa announced that it’s prohibited to wake him before 9 a.m. unless the house is on fire or there are free donuts.

At grandma’s house, it’s prohibited to say you’re full until you’ve had dessert, second dessert, and dessert snack.

Using the dog’s tail as a paintbrush is now prohibited, thanks to my last masterpiece on the wall.

In our science lab, it’s prohibited to mix random liquids and say, “Let’s see what explodes.”

Our class ruleboard says it’s prohibited to lick the whiteboard, even to “taste the knowledge.”

A boy held a small dog at the park gate. A red sign said "No dogs — prohibited." Another sign read "Feeding birds prohibited." A third sign said "Bikes prohibited." A sticker said "No trash — prohibited." The guard smiled and said, "Dogs are prohibited here." The boy sighed, turned away, and hugged his dog, then smiled at the sun.

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This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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