ban
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/bæn/
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to officially not allow something
The city will ban smoking in all parks starting next month.
该市将从下个月起禁止在所有公园内吸烟。
to officially tell someone they cannot do something or go somewhere
The school decided to ban students from using phones during class.
学校决定禁止学生在课堂上使用手机。
an official rule that stops something from happening
Many people support the ban on plastic bags to help the environment.
许多人支持塑料袋禁令以帮助保护环境。
an official order that stops a person from doing something for a time
The player got a two-year ban for breaking the rules.
这名球员因违反规则被处以两年禁赛。