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prevention

🇬🇧 UK/pri'venʃən/🇺🇸 US/pri'venʃәn/
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Definitions

n.

The act of stopping something from happening; measures taken to reduce risk or harm

预防,防止,阻止

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
ventcome
+
ionact, process, state
=prevention

Common Collocations

  • 1.crime prevention犯罪预防
  • 2.disease prevention疾病预防
  • 3.prevention strategy预防策略
  • 4.prevention and control防控

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to infectious diseases.

  • 2.

    The government launched a nationwide campaign focused on crime prevention.

  • 3.

    Early detection and prevention of cancer can significantly improve survival rates.

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