/prɪˈklu:d ||; prɪˈklud/verb [T] (formal 正式)preclude sth;preclude sb from doing sth to prevent sth from happening or sb from doing sth; to make sth impossible 阻止；妨碍: Lack of time precludes any further discussion. 由于没有时间，所以无法进一步讨论了。His religious beliefs precluded him/his serving in the army. 他的宗教信仰使他无法在军队效力。