bans; banned; banning
bans; banned; banning
Learner's definition of BAN
[+ object]
1
: to forbid people from using (something) : to say that something cannot be used or done禁止;取缔 -
The school banned that book for many years.学校查禁那本书好多年了。
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The city has banned smoking in all public buildings.全市所有公共建筑内已禁烟。
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The drug was banned a decade ago.这种药十年前就被禁止了。
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The use of cell phones is banned in the restaurant.餐厅内禁用移动电话。
2
: to forbid (someone) from doing or being part of something禁止(某人)做某事;禁止加入 —
usually + from 2 ban /ˈbæn/ noun
plural bans
plural bans
Learner's definition of BAN
[count]
: an official rule saying that people are not allowed to use or do something禁令 —
often + on