noun🔗Share预防措施，预防物。 A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to."The school implemented stricter security measures, including a new alarm system, as a preventative against vandalism. "学校采取了更严格的安保措施，包括安装新的警报系统，以此作为防止故意破坏的预防措施。medicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share预防措施，预防方法 A thing that slows the development of an illness."Washing your hands frequently is a good preventative against catching a cold. "勤洗手是预防感冒的有效方法。medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share避孕套，安全套 A contraceptive, especially a condom.""He made sure to buy a preventative before their date." "他约会前特意去买了几个避孕套。medicinesexdevicebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share预防性的，防止的 Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to."Regular handwashing is a preventative measure against the spread of germs. "经常洗手是防止细菌传播的预防性措施。medicinescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share预防性的，防御性的 Carried out to deter military aggression."The government deployed extra troops to the border as a preventative measure against potential invasion. "政府在边境部署了更多军队，作为一项预防潜在入侵的防御性措施。militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share预防性的，防止的 Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic."The doctor recommended preventative measures to avoid getting sick during flu season. "医生建议采取预防措施，以避免在流感季节生病。medicinediseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share预防性的，先行的。 Going before; preceding."The preventative meeting before the project started helped us avoid many problems later. "在项目开始之前召开的这次预防性会议，帮助我们避免了之后出现的许多问题。medicinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
