precaution
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening. 防范行动
Could he not, just as a precaution, move to a place of safety?
难道他不能就当是一种防范搬到一个安全的地方去吗？
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precaution /prɪˈkɔːʃən/ (precautions)
剑桥词典
- C1 [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
- The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
- Safety precautions are observed as a matter of course .
- Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions.
- Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.
- The tighter security precautions include video cameras in the city centre . 返回 precaution
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening
预防，预防措施
Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages . 为了预防食物短缺，很多人一直在大量储备食品。
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection . 他们未能采取必要的预防措施来避免感染。
precautions [ 名词的复数形式 ]
a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant )
（委婉的说法）避孕
If you're going to have sex , make sure you take precautions. 发生性行为一定要采取避孕措施。
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