preventive

英 /prɪˈventɪv/ 美 /prɪˈvɛntɪv/

★★★★中高频词

中文释义

n.预防，防止，预防措施，预防药

adj.预防的，防止的

The police were able to take preventive action and avoid a possible riot.

警方及时采取防范措施，避免了可能发生的骚乱。
The police presented a reactive rather than preventive strategy against crime.

警方对付犯罪的办法，不是事先加以防范，而是事后作出反应。
People accused the ministry of failing to take adequate preventive measures.

人们谴责该政府部门未能采取足够的预防措施。