to rule out
[phrase form: rule]
01
排除, 防止
to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something
例子
The thorough background checks helped rule out security risks in the workplace.
彻底的背景调查有助于排除工作场所的安全风险。
02
排除, 剔除
to exclude a player or team from participating in the competition
例子
The referee had to rule the entire team out for violating the rules.
裁判不得不因违反规则而取消整个团队的资格。
03
排除, 消除
to eliminate an option or idea from consideration due to it appearing impossible to realize
例子
After careful examination, they ruled out the idea of a merger as it did n't align with their long-term goals.
经过仔细检查，他们排除了合并的想法，因为它不符合他们的长期目标。
