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Precaution Means Careful Computer Prɪ'Kɔːʃn Heavy Coats Possibility

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Pron [prɪ'kɔːʃn]
Back 【PRECAUTION】
They took heavy coats as a precaution against the possibility of cold weather.
他们携带厚重的外套,以预防冷天来袭。
【重点词汇】
precaution n. 预防
Vocab
precautiona precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

A precaution is a careful action you make in advance. You might want to take the precaution of bringing lots of water and sunblock if you're going on a desert hike.

Precaution means exactly what it sounds like. The prefix pre- means before, and caution means carefulness in the face of danger. People use glasses when they're on a computer as a precaution because there are links to long hours on a computer and vision damage. A fire drill is a precaution so that you know what to do in case of a real fire. Someone who is always careful exhibits precaution.

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