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preventative

/pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv/

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noun

预防措施，预防物。

A thing that prevents, hinders, or acts as an obstacle to.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

预防措施，预防方法

A thing that slows the development of an illness.

Examples :

"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。

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noun

避孕套，安全套

A contraceptive, especially a condom.

Examples :

""He made sure to buy a preventative before their date." "

他约会前特意去买了几个避孕套。

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adjective

预防性的，防止的

Preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to.

Examples :

"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。

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adjective

预防性的，防御性的

Carried out to deter military aggression.

Examples :

"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。

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adjective

预防性的，防止的

Slowing the development of an illness; prophylactic.

Examples :

"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。

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adjective

预防性的，先行的。

Going before; preceding.

Examples :

"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。

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