forbidding

• 形容某事物看起来不友好、有威胁性或难以接近、难以应付。

Describes something that appears unfriendly, threatening, or difficult to approach or deal with.

1. Uninviting or formidableB2formal

   Having a harsh, stern, or intimidating appearance or manner that discourages approach or friendliness.

   令人生畏的

   • The old castle had a forbidding look with its dark towers and iron gates.
   • His forbidding expression made everyone too nervous to speak.
   • The landscape was beautiful but forbidding, with jagged cliffs and rough seas.

   同义词austereawesomeawfulbleakdauntingdismaldourformidablegrimhostileinhospitableintimidatingmenacingsternthreateningunfriendly

   反义词alluringappealingapproachableattractiveencouragingfriendlyhospitableinvitingpleasantwelcoming

2. Threatening or ominousB2formal

   Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is likely to happen.

   不祥的

   • The sky turned a forbidding shade of gray before the storm hit.
   • There was a forbidding silence in the room as the verdict was read.
   • The dark clouds had a forbidding quality, hinting at danger ahead.

   同义词balefuldauntingforebodinggrimhostileinauspiciousintimidatingmenacingminatoryominoussinisterthreatening

   反义词auspiciousbenigninvitingpromisingreassuringwelcoming

• 指官方的禁止或禁令，也可指具有禁止、威慑意味的事物。

A noun referring to an official prohibition or edict against something.

1. Official prohibitionC2formallegal

   An official order or decree that forbids a specific action or thing.

   官方禁令

   • The king issued a forbidding against the use of certain books.
   • The council's forbidding prevented the construction of the new road.
   • Despite the forbidding, some citizens continued the practice in secret.

   同义词banembargoinjunctioninterdictmoratoriumprohibitionproscriptionveto

   反义词allowanceapprovalauthorizationpermissionsanction

• 动词，表示拒绝允许某事，禁止或命令不要做某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of refusing to allow something, prohibiting or commanding someone not to do something.

不规则动词

1. Prohibit or not allowB1formal

   To officially order someone not to do something; to refuse permission.

   禁止

   • The teacher forbade the students from using phones in class.
   • Parents forbid children from playing near the road.
   • The law forbids smoking in public places.

   同义词bandisallowenjoininterdictoutlawprohibitproscribeveto

   反义词allowauthorizepermitsanction

2. Make impossibleB2formal

   To prevent something from happening; to make it impossible.

   阻止

   • The heavy rain forbade any outdoor activities.
   • His injury forbade him from participating in the race.
   • Tight security forbade unauthorized entry.

   同义词blockimpedeprecludepreventprohibitrule outstop

   反义词allowenablefacilitatepermit