Definition of precaution in English:

precaution

noun prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)nprəˈkɔʃ(ə)n

1A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
预防，防备；警惕
he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice
他已经做好了寻求法律援助的准备。
Example sentencesExamples
- He will sign the act; it is a necessary precaution and the only course of action possible at this time.
- Moving the transfer date was a sensible precaution against anticipated insurgent attacks.
- Armed officers had been used as a precaution in case anyone was inside.
- The sisters have even gone to the precaution of popping their valuables into the boot and they've still been stolen.
- Many of these fatalities and injuries could have been prevented if proper safety precautions were taken.
- Both boys were taken to York Hospital and have been put on a course of penicillin as a precaution.
- Of course I took the precaution of turning my light off first, and it was a lucky thing I did.
- The action has been taken as a veterinary precaution against the spread of foot and mouth infection.
- Working online without taking these necessary security precautions is simply asking for trouble.
- In particular, the building has inadequate fire precautions and no provision for thermal insulation.
- They're safe if you follow the precautions on the label, which suggest ventilating your work area.
- No one was injured during the incident but staff were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters made the area safe.
- Because your shoulder girdle is an injury-prone area, take the following extra safety precautions when performing overhead presses.
- The government is purchasing and storing medicines and vaccines as a precaution against future attacks.
- Follow all necessary safety precautions and turn the laser on.
- Direct telescope viewing is not recommended, since special precautions must be taken to avoid permanent eye damage.
- You'd been checking yourself every day, as a matter of course, as a precaution.
- Keep your seatbelt fastened at all times when seated as an extra precaution in case of unexpected turbulence.
- As a precaution against the disease lingering, quick lime was poured into the graves.
- Other high-risk procedures, including endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy, also require special precautions.
Synonyms
safeguard, preventative/preventive measure, safety measure, insurance, defence, provision
informal backstop
1. 1.1precautionsinformal Contraception.
  we never took precautions
  我们从不采取任何避孕措施。
  Example sentencesExamples
  If you are mature enough to have sex then you are mature enough to take precautions and use contraception and live with the consequences.

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense 'prudent foresight'): from French précaution, from late Latin praecautio(n-), from Latin praecavere, from prae 'before' + cavere 'take heed, beware of'.

Definition of precaution in US English:

precaution

nounprəˈkôSH(ə)nprəˈkɔʃ(ə)n

A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
预防，防备；警惕
he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice
他已经做好了寻求法律援助的准备。
Example sentencesExamples
- In particular, the building has inadequate fire precautions and no provision for thermal insulation.
- Keep your seatbelt fastened at all times when seated as an extra precaution in case of unexpected turbulence.
- Armed officers had been used as a precaution in case anyone was inside.
- You'd been checking yourself every day, as a matter of course, as a precaution.
- Direct telescope viewing is not recommended, since special precautions must be taken to avoid permanent eye damage.
- They're safe if you follow the precautions on the label, which suggest ventilating your work area.
- As a precaution against the disease lingering, quick lime was poured into the graves.
- The sisters have even gone to the precaution of popping their valuables into the boot and they've still been stolen.
- Moving the transfer date was a sensible precaution against anticipated insurgent attacks.
- The action has been taken as a veterinary precaution against the spread of foot and mouth infection.
- Other high-risk procedures, including endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy, also require special precautions.
- Follow all necessary safety precautions and turn the laser on.
- Many of these fatalities and injuries could have been prevented if proper safety precautions were taken.
- The government is purchasing and storing medicines and vaccines as a precaution against future attacks.
- Of course I took the precaution of turning my light off first, and it was a lucky thing I did.
- No one was injured during the incident but staff were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters made the area safe.
- He will sign the act; it is a necessary precaution and the only course of action possible at this time.
- Because your shoulder girdle is an injury-prone area, take the following extra safety precautions when performing overhead presses.
- Working online without taking these necessary security precautions is simply asking for trouble.
- Both boys were taken to York Hospital and have been put on a course of penicillin as a precaution.
Synonyms
safeguard, preventative measure, preventive measure, safety measure, insurance, defence, provision

Origin

Late 16th century (in the sense ‘prudent foresight’): from French précaution, from late Latin praecautio(n-), from Latin praecavere, from prae ‘before’ + cavere ‘take heed, beware of’.

单词	precaution
释义	Definition of precaution in English: precaution noun prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)nprəˈkɔʃ(ə)n 1A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening. 预防，防备；警惕 he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice 他已经做好了寻求法律援助的准备。 Example sentencesExamples He will sign the act; it is a necessary precaution and the only course of action possible at this time. Moving the transfer date was a sensible precaution against anticipated insurgent attacks. Armed officers had been used as a precaution in case anyone was inside. The sisters have even gone to the precaution of popping their valuables into the boot and they've still been stolen. Many of these fatalities and injuries could have been prevented if proper safety precautions were taken. Both boys were taken to York Hospital and have been put on a course of penicillin as a precaution. Of course I took the precaution of turning my light off first, and it was a lucky thing I did. The action has been taken as a veterinary precaution against the spread of foot and mouth infection. Working online without taking these necessary security precautions is simply asking for trouble. In particular, the building has inadequate fire precautions and no provision for thermal insulation. They're safe if you follow the precautions on the label, which suggest ventilating your work area. No one was injured during the incident but staff were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters made the area safe. Because your shoulder girdle is an injury-prone area, take the following extra safety precautions when performing overhead presses. The government is purchasing and storing medicines and vaccines as a precaution against future attacks. Follow all necessary safety precautions and turn the laser on. Direct telescope viewing is not recommended, since special precautions must be taken to avoid permanent eye damage. You'd been checking yourself every day, as a matter of course, as a precaution. Keep your seatbelt fastened at all times when seated as an extra precaution in case of unexpected turbulence. As a precaution against the disease lingering, quick lime was poured into the graves. Other high-risk procedures, including endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy, also require special precautions. Synonyms safeguard, preventative/preventive measure, safety measure, insurance, defence, provision informal backstop 1.1precautionsinformal Contraception. we never took precautions 我们从不采取任何避孕措施。 Example sentencesExamples If you are mature enough to have sex then you are mature enough to take precautions and use contraception and live with the consequences. Origin Late 16th century (in the sense 'prudent foresight'): from French précaution, from late Latin praecautio(n-), from Latin praecavere, from prae 'before' + cavere 'take heed, beware of'. Definition of precaution in US English: precaution nounprəˈkôSH(ə)nprəˈkɔʃ(ə)n A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening. 预防，防备；警惕 he had taken the precaution of seeking legal advice 他已经做好了寻求法律援助的准备。 Example sentencesExamples In particular, the building has inadequate fire precautions and no provision for thermal insulation. Keep your seatbelt fastened at all times when seated as an extra precaution in case of unexpected turbulence. Armed officers had been used as a precaution in case anyone was inside. You'd been checking yourself every day, as a matter of course, as a precaution. Direct telescope viewing is not recommended, since special precautions must be taken to avoid permanent eye damage. They're safe if you follow the precautions on the label, which suggest ventilating your work area. As a precaution against the disease lingering, quick lime was poured into the graves. The sisters have even gone to the precaution of popping their valuables into the boot and they've still been stolen. Moving the transfer date was a sensible precaution against anticipated insurgent attacks. The action has been taken as a veterinary precaution against the spread of foot and mouth infection. Other high-risk procedures, including endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopy, also require special precautions. Follow all necessary safety precautions and turn the laser on. Many of these fatalities and injuries could have been prevented if proper safety precautions were taken. The government is purchasing and storing medicines and vaccines as a precaution against future attacks. Of course I took the precaution of turning my light off first, and it was a lucky thing I did. No one was injured during the incident but staff were evacuated as a precaution while firefighters made the area safe. He will sign the act; it is a necessary precaution and the only course of action possible at this time. Because your shoulder girdle is an injury-prone area, take the following extra safety precautions when performing overhead presses. Working online without taking these necessary security precautions is simply asking for trouble. Both boys were taken to York Hospital and have been put on a course of penicillin as a precaution. Synonyms safeguard, preventative measure, preventive measure, safety measure, insurance, defence, provision Origin Late 16th century (in the sense ‘prudent foresight’): from French précaution, from late Latin praecautio(n-), from Latin praecavere, from prae ‘before’ + cavere ‘take heed, beware of’.
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