preventative

KK [priˋvɛntətɪv] /pɹiˈvɛntətɪv/

形容詞

  1. 1

    預防的、防範的同 preventive

    Regular exercise is an effective preventative measure against heart disease.

    規律運動是預防心臟病的有效措施。

  2. 2

    預防性的、保健的醫療

    The clinic focuses on preventative care rather than treatment.

    這家診所重視預防保健,而非事後治療。

名詞

  1. 1

    預防措施、預防方法

    Washing your hands often is the simplest preventative during flu season.

    在流感季節,勤洗手是最簡單的預防措施。

  2. 2

    預防藥、預防劑

    She takes the tablets as a preventative against travel sickness.

    她服用那些藥片來預防暈車。