precaution
UK [prɪ'kɔ:.ʃən] US [-'kɑ:-] noun
ADVANCED countable
■an action which is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening 预防，预防措施•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。 •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）•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。 |