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

双语例句

• This fully proves the precaution function of the information monitoring in the accident of deep foundation pit.
  这充分说明了信息化监测在深基坑开挖中的预警作用。
• We are aware of the potential problems and have taken every precaution.
  我们已意识到潜在的问题，并采取了全面的预防措施。
• As a precaution against earthquakes, the building is being reinforced.
  为了防震，这座楼正在加固。
• However, a creative balance between innovation and regulatory precaution can be achieved.
  但是，我们可以在创新和预防调控之间实现一个有创造力的平衡。
• I took the precaution of clearing out my desk before I left.
  我临走时特地事先把办公桌清理了一下。
• Every precaution has been taken to ensure the personal security of the delegates.
  为保证代表们的个人安全而采取了各项防范措施。
• I had taken the precaution of swallowing two sea sickness tablets.
  我采取了预防措施，吃了两片防晕船的药片。
• Some banks have taken this precaution, he said.
  他表示：一些银行已采取了这种预防措施。
• The precaution with good what and remedial method does varicosity have?
  静脉曲张有什么好的预防和治疗方法吗？
• 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。