Prohibited

Pronunciation:prəˈhɪbɪtɪd

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adjective

Forbidden by law, rules, or authority.

根据法律、规则或权威而被禁止的。

In some countries, riding a unicycle on the freeway is prohibited, but that didn't stop Bob from trying it on a dare. He became 'Bob the Brave' in the local news!
Eating candy for breakfast is prohibited in my diet plan; however, my taste buds rebelled and staged a sweet protest this morning!
Racing shopping carts in the grocery store is prohibited; however, I might just start a new trend called 'Extreme Grocery Shopping'!

In many cultures, rules and prohibitions can vary greatly. Understanding what is prohibited in different societies can help avoid misunderstandings.

verb

The past tense of the verb 'prohibit', meaning to have forbidden something in the past.

动词“prohibit”的过去式，表示在过去某事被禁止。

The mayor prohibited the use of fireworks last summer, but that didn’t stop the neighborhood from hosting a 'silent disco' instead!
Yesterday, the principal prohibited the use of phones during class, but little did he know, students were secretly playing 'Angry Birds' in their notebooks!
After the incident with the flying squirrel, the park ranger prohibited picnics in the tree areas for safety reasons; apparently, the squirrels had a taste for sandwiches!

In some contexts, prohibiting is a way to maintain order or safety, but it can sometimes lead to humorous or creative workarounds.