Wordiyopreventative
🇬🇧 UK/prɪ'ventətɪv/🇺🇸 US/pri'ventәtiv/
A2
Definitions
adj.
Designed to stop something harmful from happening; preventive
预防性的；防止的
n.
A measure, drug, or device that prevents illness or an unwanted outcome
预防措施；预防药物
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.preventative measure预防措施
- 2.preventative care预防性护理
- 3.preventative medicine预防医学
- 4.preventative action预防性行动
Example Sentences
- 1.
The doctor recommended preventative measures to reduce the risk of heart disease.
- 2.
Regular exercise is one of the best preventative steps against chronic illness.
- 3.
The company invested in preventative maintenance to avoid costly equipment failures.