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单词 precautionary
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Definition of precautionary in English:

precautionary

adjective prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)riprəˈkɔʃəˌnɛri
  • Carried out as a precaution; preventive.

    she was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure
    Example sentencesExamples
    • There will be a precautionary inspection at Southwell at 7.30 am tomorrow to decide if racing can go ahead there.
    • We must always take the correct precautionary measures to assure the safety of our children.
    • We are therefore distributing a list of common-sense precautionary safety measures.
    • We do all sorts of precautionary things to give ourselves a sense of control.
    • On another occasion, I was much more inclined to resist a precautionary procedure.
    Synonyms
    preventative, preventive, safety, protective
    rare precautional
 
 

Definition of precautionary in US English:

precautionary

adjectiveprəˈkɔʃəˌnɛriprəˈkôSHəˌnerē
  • Carried out as a precaution.

    she was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure
    Example sentencesExamples
    • We do all sorts of precautionary things to give ourselves a sense of control.
    • On another occasion, I was much more inclined to resist a precautionary procedure.
    • We must always take the correct precautionary measures to assure the safety of our children.
    • We are therefore distributing a list of common-sense precautionary safety measures.
    • There will be a precautionary inspection at Southwell at 7.30 am tomorrow to decide if racing can go ahead there.
    Synonyms
    preventative, preventive, safety, protective
 
 
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