pre·ven·tive
adjective/prɪˈventɪv/
/prɪˈventɪv/
(also preventative
[only before noun]/prɪˈventətɪv/
/prɪˈventətɪv/
)- intended to try to stop something that causes problems or difficulties from happening
预防性的；防备的 - preventive medicine
预防医学 - The police were able to take preventive action and avoid a possible riot.
警方得以及时采取防范措施，避免了可能发生的骚乱。
Oxford Collocations DictionaryPreventive is used with these nouns:- action
- care
- detention
- …
- preventive medicine