ban
verb [ T usually passive ] uk/bæn/ us/bæn/ -nn-
B2 （尤指官方）禁止
to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially
The film was banned (= the government prevented it from being shown) in several countries. 这部电影在几个国家都禁止放映。
[ + from + -ing verb ] She was banned from driving for two years. 她被禁止开车两年。
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- The council plans to ban circuses with performing animals.
- The proposed new law would ban picketing.
- The council is making a move to ban traffic in some parts of the city.
- Certain chemicals have been banned because of their damaging effect on the environment.
- He's been banned from driving for six months.
ban
noun [ C ] uk/bæn/ us/bæn/
B2 （尤指官方）禁止，取缔
an official order that prevents something from happening
There should be a ban on talking loudly in cinemas. 电影院里应该禁止大声交谈。
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- The ban on media reporting during the election has made some people question the fairness of the election .
- The severe drought has led to a hosepipe ban in eastern England.
- The council has imposed a ban on alcohol in the city parks.
- The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising.
- At last they've lifted the ban on jeans at the club.