precaution
noun
prɪˈkɔːʃən
noun
1
something
you
do
in
order
to
prevent
something
dangerous
or
unpleasant
from
happening
预防措施
Fire
precautions
were
neglected.
防火措施被忽视了。
as
a
precaution
The
traffic
barriers
were
put
there
as
a
safety
precaution
.
那里设置了交通路障，作为安全措施。
[+
against
]
Save
your
work
often
as
a
precaution
against
computer
failure.
经常保存所做的工作，以防计算机发生故障。
wise/sensible
precaution
The
trails
are
well
marked,
but
carrying
a
map
is
a
wise
precaution.
虽然路上有清楚的标志，不过带上地图仍不失为一种明智的做法。
Vets
took
precautions
to
prevent
the
spread
of
the
disease.
兽医们为防止疾病蔓延采取了预防措施。
take
the
precaution
of
doing
sth
I
took
the
precaution
of
insuring
my
camera.
我把我的照相机投了保以防万一。