precaution

美 [prɪˈkɔːʃn]英 [prɪˈkɔːʃn]
  • n.预防;预防措施;防备;避孕措施

复数: precautions 派生词: precautionary adj.

pre- ...前的 + cau- 小心 + -tion 行为

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noun

1

预防措施;预防;防备
something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or to avoid danger

safety precautions

安全防范措施

precautions against fire

防火措施

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。

I'll keep the letter as a precaution .

我要保存这封信,以防万一。

2

避孕措施
a way of referring to contraception

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。

3


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

频次

  • 1
    N-COUNT 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?

noun

1
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down
Synonym: safeguard guard
2
the trait of practicing caution in advance
3
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care
Synonym: caution care forethought

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  1. 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。

  2. Precaution measures have been taken to prevent human-elephant conflict as the elephants may well stray into human settlements .

    当地已经采取预防措施,防止象群进入人类居住地引发人象冲突。

  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. 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。

  5. I 'll keep the letter as a precaution .

    我要保存这封信,以防万一。

  6. They took precautions against fire .

    他们采取了防火措施。

  7. 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。

  8. When you go away on holiday , you need to take extra security precautions

    外出度假时,需要格外注意安全。

  9. 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。

  10. 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?

  11. 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。

  12. It is logical to take precautions .

    采取防范措施是合乎常理的。

  13. A few simple precautions can be taken , for example ensuring that desks are the right height .

    可以采取一些简单的预防措施,比如确保桌子的高度合适。

  14. I took the precaution of clearing out my desk before I left , and only my private secretary knows it .

    我在离开之前预先把桌子整理好了,这一点只有我的私人秘书知道。

  15. As a precaution against earthquakes , the building is being reinforced .

    为了防震,这座楼正在加固。

  16. As proper precautions had been taken , we had a safe flood season this summer .

    由于防范得当,今年夏天安全度汛。

  17. Overall , the strike is an effort to provide more secondary compensation along with other concerns , such as transparency upon hiring talent and on-set safety precautions .

    总的说来,罢工是为了寻求更多的二次补偿和其他关注,如招聘人才的透明度和游戏制作中的安全措施。

  18. He took the precaution of locking his door when he went out .

    当他外出的时候谨慎地锁上门。

  19. Precautions are useless after the event .

    待事情发生之后再预防,为时已晚。

  20. The Danes had selfconfidence of conquerors , and their security precautions were casual .

    这些丹麦人具有征服者的自信,而且他们的安全防卫也是漫不经心的

  21. In addition to spacing out the real fans , the NFL is also taking other precautions to keep Super Bowl fans safe . Among the safety measures , the NFL also handed out gift bags to all fans with N95 face masks .

    除了让现场真球迷保持距离,NFL还采取了其他预防措施来保证超级碗球迷的安全。比如,NFL向所有球迷分发包含N95口罩的礼品袋。

  22. Analysis the relevant quality data and make precaution for future .

    分析相应的质量数据,为将来做准备。

  23. The Local Safety Precautions of Environment Estimation Network Information System

    环境评价网络信息系统局部安全措施

  24. Discussion on the Precautions of Accounting Information System Security Problems under Internet

    浅谈网络环境下会计信息系统的风险与防控

  25. A Financial Study on the Precautions against Business Risk

    企业风险防范的财务研究

  26. Thoughts on the Establishment of Security Network in Financial Precaution and Control

    金融保卫防控网络建设思考

  27. Potential existed legal problems in community nursing care and their precaution

    社区护理中潜在的法律问题与防范

  28. Research on Corruption Punishment and Precautions in the Process of Harmonious Construction

    构建和谐社会进程中对腐败惩治与预防问题研究

  29. Study on Precaution of Enterprises ' Financial Failure

    企业财务失败的预警分析及其实证研究

  30. Technology Study of Safety Evaluation and Risk Precaution in Petroleum & Natural Gas Initial Processing System

    油气初加工系统安全评价及风险防范技术研究

前缀
e-...前的

predict v. 预测

pre- ...前的 + dict 说,断言

prefer v. 更喜欢

pre- ...前的 + fer 带来,拿来

prepare v. 准备

pre- ...前的 + par 平等,相等 + -e

present n. 目前

pre- ...前的 + -s- + -ent ...的

president n. 总统

pre- ...前的 + sid 坐 + -ent 某种人

pretend v. 假装

pre- ...前的 + tend 伸展

prevent vt. 防止

pre- ...前的 + vent 来

precise adj. 准确的

pre- ...前的 + cis 切,割 + -e

prejudice n. 偏见

pre- ...前的 + judice

prescription n. (条例、指示、命令、法令等)规定

pre- ...前的 + script 写 + -ion 行为,状态

preserve vt. 保护

pre- ...前的 + serv 保持 + -e

preview n. 预览

pre- ...前的 + view n.视力

preliminary adj. 预备性的, 初步的, 开始的

pre- ...前的 + limin 门槛,限制 + -ary ...的

prescribe vt. 开药方

pre- ...前的 + scrib 写 + -e

presence n. 在场

pre- ...前的 + s- 存在 + -ence 性质;状态

prevail vi. 流行

pre- ...前的 + vail 强壮;价值

previous adj. 上一次的, 上一个的

pre- ...前的 + vi 道路 + -ous ...的

presume v. 假设

pre- ...前的 + sum 用,拿 + -e

premium n. 保险费

pre- ...前的 + em 拿,获得 + -ium suffix表示“身体的某部位”:pericardium

preside vi. 主持(会议、仪式等)

pre- ...前的 + side 坐

precede v. 先于

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -e

prevalent adj. 流行的

pre- ...前的 + val 强而有力的 + -ent ...的

precedent n. 先例

pre- ...前的 + ced 行走,服从 + -ent ...的

preclude vt. 使行不通

pre- ...前的 + clud 关闭 + -e

pretext n. 借口

pre- ...前的 + text 编织

后缀
e-行为

nutrition n. 营养

nutri 营养 + -tion 行为

coalition n. (两党或多党)联合政府

co- 共同,一起 + ali- 成长 + -tion 行为

  • 词语搭配

precaution与以下词性连用

adv.

(just) as a precaution

(仅仅)作为预防措施

v.

take every precaution

采取一切预防措施