EP.21 如何運用 Avoid vs. Prevent vs. Inhibit

Avoid (v.) 避免 keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). You really should avoid that place, they have a huge dog who doesn’t let people in. Prevent (v.) 預防 keep (something) from happening. In order to prevent people from trespassing, the owners built a large fence and got a loud dog. Prohibit (v.) 禁止 formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority. Trespassers are prohibited from entering the property. There is a big dog to stop anyone who ignores this rule.