剑桥高阶英汉双解词典 - precaution collapse

precaution
[UK]/prɪ'kɔ:.ʃən/ [US]/-'kɑ:-/
noun
A [C]
* an action which is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening
预防，预防措施

1. Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages.
为了预防食物短缺，很多人一直在大量储备食品。

2. They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.
他们未能采取必要的预防措施来避免感染。

precautions [plural]
* a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant)
避孕（委婉说法）

1. If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions.
发生性行为一定要采取避孕措施。

柯林斯COBUILD高阶英汉双解学习词典 - precaution collapse

precaution ★★☆☆☆
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。

牛津高阶英汉双解 第7版 - precaution collapse

precaution
pre·cau·tion / pri5kC:Fn / noun [usually pl.]
1. ~ (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 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. precautions [pl.] a way of referring to contraception
   避孕措施:
   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。
• pre·cau·tion·ary / pri5kC:FEnEri; NAmE -neri / adj.:
   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。

牛津搭配语词典 第2版 - precaution collapse

precaution noun

• ADJECTIVE sensible, wise | adequate, appropriate, proper, reasonable | necessary Condoms are a necessary ~. | elaborate, great the need to take great ~s to protect sources | basic, normal, simple, standard You'll be safe if you observe certain basic ~s. | every We take every ~ to ensure your safety. | added, additional, extra, special | fire, safety, security

• VERB + PRECAUTION follow, observe, take, use Remember to use all necessary safety ~s.

• PREPOSITION as a ~ She had to stay in hospital overnight, just as a ~. | ~ against a ~ against customers who try to leave without paying | ~ for Staff are expected to take reasonable ~s for their own safety. | ~ of I took the ~ of turning the water supply off first.

牛津英语同义词学习词典 - precaution collapse

precaution

noun

precaution ♦︎ defence ♦︎ shield ♦︎ safeguard ♦︎ screen ♦︎ bufferThese are all words for sth that protects sb/sth from harm or danger. 这些词均表示保护物、防御措施。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a precaution / defence / shield / safeguard / buffer against sth◆as a precaution / defence / shield / safeguard / screen / buffer◆an adequate precaution / defence / safeguard◆to provide a defence / shield / safeguard / screen / buffer■ precaution prɪˈkɔːʃn [countable] (rather formal) something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or avoid danger 预防措施；预防；防备◆Serious injury can occur if proper safety precautions are not followed.不遵行正确的安全措施就会出重伤事故。◆You must take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself.你必须采取一切合理的预防措施保护自己。  see also precautionary ⇨ protective ■ defence (BrE) (NAmE defense) [countable, uncountable] something that provides protection against attack from sth that is harmful such as enemies, the weather or illness 防御物；防务；防御能力◆The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks.城墙是为防御敌人进攻而修建的。◆The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition.港口的海防工事状况很差。◆The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease.人体对疾病具有先天防御机制。  see also defend ⇨ protect , defensive ⇨ protective ■ shield ʃiːld [countable] a person or thing used to protect sb/sth, especially by forming a barrier 保护人；掩护物；屏障◆The gunman used the hostages as a human shield.持枪歹徒用人质作人体盾牌。◆She hid her true feelings behind a shield of cold indifference.她把自己的真实感情掩藏在一副冷漠的外表后面。  see also shield ⇨ protect ■ safeguard ˈseɪfgɑːd; NAmE ˈseɪfgɑːrd [countable] an action or law that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger 安全措施；保护措施◆The measures have been introduced as a safeguard against fraud.实行这些措施旨在防止欺骗行为。◆Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer.需要更加强有力的法律措施来保护消费者。   see also safeguard ⇨ protect ■ screen [countable] something that prevents sb from seeing or being aware of sth, or that protects sb/sth 遮蔽物；掩护物；屏障◆All the research was conducted behind a screen of secrecy.本项研究从始至终都是秘密进行的。◆We planted a screen of tall trees.我们种下一排大树作为屏障。■ buffer [countable] a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects sb/sth against difficulties 缓冲物；起缓冲作用的人◆Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.家人和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。◆Peacekeepers have been sent in to establish a buffer zone (= an area that keeps two other areas distant from one another) between the rival forces.已经派遣维和部队在交战双方之间建立缓冲带。

新牛津英语同义词词典 - precaution collapse

precaution

noun
1 have your car regularly serviced as a precaution against mechanical breakdowns
SAFEGUARD , preventative/preventive measure, safety measure, insurance, defence, provision; informal backstop.

2 (dated) I groped my way forward with infinite precaution
CAUTION , cautiousness, circumspection, care, vigilance, watchfulness, attentiveness, attention, wariness, chariness; prudence, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, far-sightedness, providence.

词源记忆 - precaution collapse

precaution 预防措施
pre-, 预先；caution, 谨慎。