precaution
US /prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
1.
预防措施, 防范
a measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable from happening
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As a precaution, we evacuated the building.
作为一项预防措施，我们疏散了建筑物。
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Always take necessary precautions when handling chemicals.
处理化学品时务必采取必要的预防措施。