precaution
US /prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
1.
預防措施, 防範
a measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable from happening
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As a precaution, we evacuated the building.
作為一項預防措施，我們疏散了建築物。
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Always take necessary precautions when handling chemicals.
處理化學品時務必採取必要的預防措施。