ban

ban — verb

1. to officially say that an activity, product, or other thing must not be used, do

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to officially say that an activity, product, or other thing must not be used, done, sold, or shown

例句

The school banned energy drinks from the sports festival this year.

ban something from an event

After two fires, the city banned outdoor burning near the forest.

ban + activity

同義詞
  • forbid

    common and direct; often used for rules or personal orders

  • prohibit

    more formal and common in laws, notices, and official writing

  • outlaw

    specifically means making something illegal by law

反義詞
  • allow

    the broad everyday opposite

  • permit

    more formal and often used in signs or rules

文法句型

ban something

ban something from something

用法筆記

The object is usually a thing, action, product, or form of content rather than a person. Subjects are often governments, schools, websites, courts, or other bodies with authority. Distinguish from sense 2, where the person is barred from a place or activity.

常見錯誤

❌The city banned people to smoke in the park.
✅The city banned smoking in the park.' / 'The city banned people from smoking in the park.
💡after ban, use a noun or -ing form, or ban somebody from doing something; not a bare to-infinitive.

2. to officially stop a person from entering a place or taking part in an activity

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

to officially stop a person from entering a place or taking part in an activity

例句

Mateo was banned from the pool after pushing another swimmer.

be banned from + place

Two riders were banned from the race after failing the drug test.

sports use: be banned from a race

同義詞
  • bar

    very close in meaning, especially for stopping entry or participation

  • exclude

    can be less official and often stresses being left out

  • suspend

    often temporary and common in schools, clubs, or sports

反義詞
  • admit

    allows someone to enter a place or institution

  • let back

    informal and used when someone is allowed to return

文法句型

be banned from something

be banned from doing something

be banned

用法筆記

Frequently passive, with from introducing the place or activity. This sense focuses on the person who loses access or permission. Distinguish from sense 1, where the object is the thing being officially prohibited.

常見錯誤

❌He was banned to enter the stadium.
✅He was banned from entering the stadium.' / 'He was banned from the stadium.
💡use from, not a to-infinitive, after be banned.

ban — noun