bar·ring /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/ prepositionprep IFunless something happens 除非,除了…以外 Barring a miracle, he won’t walk again. 除非出现奇迹,他是不可能再行走了。
barring• Barring power outages, the only use for candles is decorative.• Barring unexpected delays, work on the tunnel should be completed by the end of next month.