[N-COUNT 可数名词]预防措施;防备 A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.
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?
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。
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。
Oxford
pre·cau·tion/prɪˈkɔːʃn; NAmEprɪˈkɔːʃn/noun[usually plural ]1precaution(against sth) something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger 预防措施;预防;防备◆safety precautions安全防范措施◆precautions against fire防火措施◆You must take all reasonable precautionsto 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。◆I'll keep the letter as a precaution.我会保存这封信,以防万一。2precautions[plural ]a way of referring to contraception避孕措施◆We didn't take any precautionsand I got pregnant. 我们没有采取任何避孕措施,所以我怀孕了。▶pre·cau·tion·ary/prɪˈkɔːʃənəri; NAmEprɪˈkɔːʃəneri/adjective◆He was kept in the hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.为了谨慎起见,他被安排整晚留院观察。precautionprecautionspre·cau·tion/prɪˈkɔːʃn; NAmEprɪˈkɔːʃn/pre·cau·tion·ary/prɪˈkɔːʃənəri; NAmEprɪˈkɔːʃəneri/
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precautionpre‧cau‧tion /prɪˈkɔːʃən $ -ˈkɒː-/ ●○○ noun [countable usually plural]
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something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening: Fire precautions were neglected.as a precaution The traffic barriers were put there as a safety precaution.precaution against Save your work often as a precaution against computer failure.wise/sensible precaution The trails are well marked, but carrying a map is a wise precaution. Vets took precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.take the precaution of doing something I took the precaution of insuring my camera.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say just in case rather than as a precaution:· I'm going to take my umbrella just in case.COLLOCATIONSverbstake a precaution· We had taken the precaution of turning the water off.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + precautiona sensible/wise precaution· Fitting window locks is a sensible precaution.a simple precaution· You can easily reduce the risk of theft by taking a few simple precautions.a necessary precaution· He justified his secrecy as a necessary precaution.a reasonable precaution· You must take all reasonable precautions to safeguard official property.adequate/proper precautions· Companies have a legal responsibility to take adequate precautions against fire.basic/elementary precautions· Your home could be at risk if you don't take some basic precautions.elaborate precautions (=a lot of detailed precautions)· Elaborate precautions were taken to avoid disputes between the representatives.a safety precaution· Both areas were cordoned off as a safety precaution.a security precaution· The threat of terrorist attacks has prompted some elaborate security precautions.
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