rule-out

柯林斯词典

1. PHRASAL VERB If you rule out a course of action, an idea, or a solution, you decide that it is impossible or unsuitable. 不考虑; 排除
The Treasury Department has ruled out using a weak dollar as the main solution for the country's trade problems. 财政部已经不考虑使用疲软美元作为解决该国贸易问题的主要办法。
2. PHRASAL VERB If something rules out a situation, it prevents it from happening or from being possible. 阻止…发生; 使…不可能
A serious car accident in 1986 ruled out a permanent future for him in farming. 1986年的一起严重车祸使他永远无法务农了。