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precautions

UK/priˈkɔ:ʃənz/US
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Definitions

n.

Actions taken in advance to prevent danger, harm, or failure; plural of precaution.

预防措施,防范措施(precaution的复数)

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
cautcareful, wary, on guard
+
ionssuffix
=precautions
Root caut still carries 4 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.take precautions采取预防措施
  • 2.safety precautions安全防护措施
  • 3.necessary precautions必要的防范措施
  • 4.extra precautions额外的预防措施

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Travelers to tropical regions should take precautions against mosquito-borne diseases.

  • 2.

    The construction team followed strict safety precautions on the building site.

  • 3.

    Doctors advised taking precautions to avoid spreading the infection to others.

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