preventative

英

美 [priˈvɛntətɪv]

adj.  同 preventive; 预防性的; 防备的

IELTS

BNC.19155 / COCA.18878

柯林斯词典

• 同preventive
  Preventativemeans the same aspreventive.

英英释义

noun

• an agent or device intended to prevent conception
  Synonym:contraceptivepreventivecontraceptive deviceprophylactic devicebirth control device
• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
  Synonym:hindrancehinderancehitchpreventiveencumbranceincumbranceinterference
• remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
  1. the doctor recommended several preventatives
  Synonym:preventiveprophylactic

adj

• preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
  1. preventive medicine
  2. vaccines are prophylactic
  3. a prophylactic drug
  Synonym:preventiveprophylactic
• tending to prevent or hinder
  Synonym:preventive

双语例句

• Clinicians must be aware of best practices in cardiology, including therapeutic and preventative approaches in diagnosing and treating patients.
  临床医生必须意识到在心血管的最佳实践经验，包括治疗和预防方法在诊断和治疗的病人。
• Since then, several studies have evaluated botulinum toxin as a migraine preventative.
  在这之后，数项研究都评定肉毒杆菌毒素是一种偏头痛预防药物。
• Both banks have already taken preventative action.
  两家银行都已采取了预防性行动。
• There are also steps such as malpractice reform and the further encouragement of preventative medicine that should be taken.
  官方也应采取相关步骤，如医疗事故制度改革和进一步鼓励预防医学。
• Objective To approach the preventative effect and mechanism of halofuginone for liver cirrhosis in rats.
  目的探讨卤夫酮预防大鼠肝硬化的效果和机制。
• Analyze potential hazards and carry out preventative measures.
  进行潜在的危害分析与预防控制措施。
• Be prepared to apply preventative sprays if this problem is common in your garden.
  准备实施这个问题很常见，如果在您的庭院成为预防性喷洒。
• Drugs with similar properties to curcumin could potentially be used as preventative treatments.
  含有类似姜黄素成分的药品可以用于老年痴呆症的预防性治疗。
• Daily workouts are insurance and preventative medicine against stress.
  每日的锻炼就是安全保障和预防药。
• To manage the equipment preventative maintenance program.
  负责设备的预防性维护项目；