preventative

英

美 [priˈvɛntətɪv]

adj.  同 preventive; 预防性的; 防备的

IELTS

BNC.19155 / COCA.18878

柯林斯词典

• 同preventive
  Preventativemeans the same aspreventive.

英英释义

noun

• an agent or device intended to prevent conception
  Synonym:contraceptivepreventivecontraceptive deviceprophylactic devicebirth control device
• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  Synonym:hindrancehinderancehitchpreventiveencumbranceincumbranceinterference
• remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
  1. the doctor recommended several preventatives
  Synonym:preventiveprophylactic

adj

• preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
  1. preventive medicine
  2. vaccines are prophylactic
  3. a prophylactic drug
  Synonym:preventiveprophylactic
• tending to prevent or hinder
  Synonym:preventive

双语例句

• Instead, such examinations and any preventative treatment could be reserved for those who really need it.
  而类似的检查和任何预防性治疗可以提供给真正需要的人。
• Preventative measures have also been taken to protect against session fixation attacks.
  Tomcat7还针对会话固定攻击（sessionfixationattack）采取了一些防御措施。
• In addition, many women cannot access or afford antenatal care to receive preventative therapy.
  此外，许多妇女无法获得或者无力承担进行预防性治疗的产前护理。
• Since then, several studies have evaluated botulinum toxin as a migraine preventative.
  在这之后，数项研究都评定肉毒杆菌毒素是一种偏头痛预防药物。
• Agreed corrective and preventative actions should be completed in a timely and effective manner.
  批准的纠正和预防性措施应及时有效地完成。
• Daily workouts are insurance and preventative medicine against stress.
  每日的锻炼就是安全保障和预防药。
• To manage the equipment preventative maintenance program.
  负责设备的预防性维护项目；
• The most important preventative measure, says the WHO, is using combination therapies.
  世界卫生组织说，最重要的预防措施是使用联合疗法。
• This article delves into the threat of spam and what basic preventative measures you can take.
  这篇文章再往威胁邮件和基本预防措施，你可以采取什么。
• Analyze potential hazards and carry out preventative measures.
  进行潜在的危害分析与预防控制措施。