| 单词 | precaution |
| 释义 | precaution precaution /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/ aep /-ˈkɑː-/ noun C1 [C] an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening: » Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.» They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuesprecautions [plural]F0 a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant): » If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions.Thesaurus+: ↑Contraceptionprecautionary /-ər.i/ aep /-er.i/ adjective► F0» The company has withdrawn the drug as a precautionary measure.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and saving • • • Extra Examples:» The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.» Safety precautions are observed as a matter of course.» Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions.» Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.» The tighter security precautions include video cameras in the city centre. |
| 随便看 |
英语词典包含67674条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。