precaution
noun uk/prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/ us/prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
C1 [ C ]预防，预防措施
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or dangerous happening
Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages. 为了预防食物短缺，很多人一直在大量储备食品。
They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection. 他们未能采取必要的预防措施来避免感染。
precautions[ plural ] （委婉的说法）避孕
a polite way of referring to contraception (= methods that prevent a woman becoming pregnant)
If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions. 发生性行为一定要采取避孕措施。
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- The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
- Safety precautions are observed as a matter of course.
- Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions.
- Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions.
- The tighter security precautions include video cameras in the city centre.