v. keep from happening or arising; make impossible
v. stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
v. 预防, 防止, 阻止, 妨碍
1. We can prevent accidents by following safety rules.
我们可以通过遵循安全规则来防止事故发生。
2. Eating healthy foods can help prevent illness.
吃健康食品可以帮助预防疾病。
3. She took an umbrella to prevent getting wet in the rain.
她带了一把雨伞以防止在雨中淋湿。