barring /ˈbɑrɪŋ/ preposition Learner's definition of BARRING
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used to say that something will happen unless something else happens除非 -
They'll be at sea for six months, barring medical emergencies. [=they'll be at sea for six months if there are no medical emergencies]除非出现紧急医疗事故,否则他们将要出海六个月。
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She's going to lose the election barring a miracle. [=unless a miracle occurs]她将落选,除非出现奇迹。
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: other than (someone or something) : except除…之外