precaution

英 [prɪˈkɔːʃn]

美 [prɪˈkɔːʃn]

n.  预防措施; 预防; 防备; 避孕措施

复数：precautions　

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牛津词典

noun

• 预防措施；预防；防备
  something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger
  1. safety precautions
     安全防范措施
  2. precautions against fire
     防火措施
  3. You must take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself and your family.
     你必须采取一切合理的预防措施，保护自己和家人。
  4. I'll keep the letter as a precaution .
     我要保存这封信，以防万一。
• 避孕措施
  a way of referring to contraception
  1. We didn't take any precautions and I got pregnant.
     我们没有采取任何避孕措施，所以我怀孕了。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 预防措施；防备
  Aprecautionis an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
  1. Could he not, just as a precaution, move to a place of safety?...
     就算仅仅是为了以防万一，难道他就不能挪到安全的地方吗？
  2. I had taken the precaution of doing a little research before I left London...
     我已在离开伦敦前进行了准备，做了些调查研究。
  3. Extra safety precautions are essential in homes where older people live.
     在有老人的家里，采取额外的安全防范措施是绝对必要的。

英英释义

noun

• a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
  1. he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
  2. an insurance policy is a good safeguard
  3. we let our guard down
  Synonym:safeguardguard
• the trait of practicing caution in advance
• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  1. he exercised caution in opening the door
  2. he handled the vase with care
  Synonym:cautioncareforethought

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