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precaution

英 [pr?'k???(?)n] 美[pr?'k???n]
  • n. 預防,警惕;預防措施
  • vt. 警惕;預先警告

英英釋意


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"
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"