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precaution precaution ★★☆☆☆/prɪkɔ͟ːʃ(ə)n/1[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。 precautionpre‧cau‧tion /prɪˈkɔːʃən $ -ˈkɒː-/ ●○○ noun [countable usually plural]  Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations  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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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EVKnN9fQAi2UzrsaB/PmXVR/mUxPeEoQQpDthyN23Jys5Jxsh5rRXx0yUUFtA4DA+obWE4Fv6JEdFpQft3oCQMI+JajDwAPkg1UoEUtD3yrXFeDmOXDkY5A9wpdIQZJ2PnXhrGAZQEVhBxCylpqlnjODNPXWARPIrYlBFMhXVhaS             pre·cau·tion              /        prɪˈkɔːʃn                ;          NAmE                prɪˈkɔːʃn                /                              noun                            [usually plural        ]                    1              precaution(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。                    2      precautions              [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                    ;            NAmE                    prɪˈkɔːʃəneri                    /                          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。                            precaution      precautions                  pre·cau·tion              /        prɪˈkɔːʃn                ;          NAmE                prɪˈkɔːʃn                /                    pre·cau·tion·ary              /        prɪˈkɔːʃənəri                ;          NAmE                prɪˈkɔːʃəneri                /             precaution[prɪˈkɔ:ʃn]CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLIELTSn71992815668461697504485NOUN6582116532Spoken:47205193precautions[2707]预防(63%)，预防措施(37%)n.预防，警惕；预防措施vt.警惕；预先警告

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content	jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EVKnN9fQAi2UzrsaB/PmXVR/mUxPeEoQQpDthyN23Jys5Jxsh5rRXx0yUUFtA4DA+obWE4Fv6JEdFpQft3oCQMI+JajDwAPkg1UoEUtD3yrXFeDmOXDkY5A9wpdIQZJ2PnXhrGAZQEVhBxCylpqlnjODNPXWARPIrYlBFMhXVhaS
Collins	precaution ★★☆☆☆ /prɪkɔ͟ːʃ(ə)n/ 1 [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 ; NAmE prɪˈkɔːʃn / noun [usually plural ] 1 precaution(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。 2 precautions [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 ; NAmE prɪˈkɔːʃəneri / 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。 precaution precautions pre·cau·tion / prɪˈkɔːʃn ; NAmE prɪˈkɔːʃn / pre·cau·tion·ary / prɪˈkɔːʃənəri ; NAmE prɪˈkɔːʃəneri /
LDC	precautionpre‧cau‧tion /prɪˈkɔːʃən $ -ˈkɒː-/ ●○○ noun [countable usually plural] Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations 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.
WDF	precaution [prɪˈkɔ:ʃn] CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFLIELTS n7199 2815 668 461 697 504 485 NOUN6582 116532 Spoken: 47205193 precautions[2707] 预防(63%)，预防措施(37%) n.预防，警惕；预防措施 vt.警惕；预先警告

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