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pre·vent·iveBrE /prɪˈventɪv/NAmE /prɪˈventɪv/ (also pre·venta·tive BrE /prɪˈventətɪv/ NAmE /prɪˈventətɪv/) adjective [only before noun] intended to try to stop sth 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。 ➡ compare curative |