preventative
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preventative
/pri'ventәtiv/
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中文翻译
a. 预防的, 防止的
n. 预防法, 预防措施, 预防物, 预防药
英文解释
n remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
n an agent or device intended to prevent conception
a tending to prevent or hinder
s preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease