preventative
US /prɪˈven.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /prɪˈven.t̬ə.t̬ɪv/
形容词
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预防性的, 防范的
intended to stop something before it happens, especially to stop an illness or a problem
示例:
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Regular exercise is a good preventative measure against heart disease.
定期运动是预防心脏病的一种很好的预防性措施。
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The company is taking preventative action to avoid a strike.
公司正在采取预防行动以避免罢工。
名词
1.
预防药, 预防措施
something that is used to prevent something else, such as a medicine or a treatment
示例:
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Vitamin C is often used as a preventative for the common cold.
维生素C常被用作感冒的预防药。
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The doctor prescribed a preventative to keep the infection from returning.
医生开了一种预防剂以防止感染复发。
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