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🇬🇧🇨🇳 prohibit - 禁止 : English Lesson

verb
Meaning of "prohibit" ("禁止"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
To prohibit something means to officially say, “You are NOT allowed to do this,” and make a rule against it.

🃏 Flash Card

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

💬 Example Sentences

The space museum prohibits applying to be an astronaut if your only experience is “jumping off the couch in slow motion.”
The teacher decided to prohibit invisible homework because everyone kept “forgetting” to bring it in.
My mom had to prohibit cartwheeling at the dinner table after I kicked the gravy boat into my brother’s lap.
Dad prohibited midnight karaoke with the vacuum cleaner after the neighbors mailed us earplugs.
Many schools prohibit chewing gum because it sticks to desks, hair, and once, somehow, the principal’s ceiling fan.

📖 Mini Story

A small boy saw a bright toy behind glass. A big sign said, "We prohibit touching." A small sign said, "We prohibit food." He tapped; his mother said, "The rules here prohibit that." The shop man came and said, "I must prohibit touching, sorry." Staff always prohibit play near glass. The boy left, smiled at his toy at home.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: B2 Upper Intermediate

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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