A prior engagement will preclude me from coming.
有约在先使我不能来。
Death precluded him from completing his investigation.
死亡使他未能完成他的研究。
Their move does not preclude others from investing.
他们这一行动并不影响其他人进行投资。
The bad weather precluded us from having a picnic.
坏天气使我们不能去野餐。