释义 |
precaution/priˈkɔ:ʃ(ə)n/n. 1 an action taken beforehand to avoid risk or ensure a good result 预防,防备 2 (in pl. 用复数) colloq. the use of contraceptives [口]使用避孕药(工具) □ precautionary adj.[French précaution via Late Latin praecautio -onis from Latin praecavēre (as PRAE-, cavēre caut- ‘beware of’)] |