prevention
US /prɪˈven.ʃən/
UK /prɪˈven.ʃən/
1.
预防, 阻止
the action of stopping something from happening or arising
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Disease prevention is better than cure.
疾病预防胜于治疗。
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Crime prevention programs are essential for community safety.
犯罪预防计划对社区安全至关重要。