preventative

preventative读音音标

英 [prɪ\'ventətɪv]

美 [prɪˈvɛntətɪv]

preventative意思解释

adj.

预防性的；

英英释义

n.

remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease

\"the doctor recommended several preventatives\"

同义词：preventiveprophylactic

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

同义词：hindrancehinderancehitchpreventiveencumbranceincumbranceinterference

an agent or device intended to prevent conception

同义词：contraceptivepreventivecontraceptive deviceprophylactic devicebirth control device

adj.

tending to prevent or hinder

同义词：preventive

preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease

同义词：preventiveprophylactic

词组短语

preventative maintenance

双语例句

用作形容词(adj.)We have to take preventative measures.我们不得不采取预防措施。Preventative measures are always better than huge vet bill later.预防性的检查治疗,永远比以后昂贵的诊疗费用要好。