precaution

noun

1. a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

e.g. he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution
an insurance policy is a good safeguard
we let our guard down

Synonym: safeguardguard

2. the trait of practicing caution in advance

3. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

e.g. he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care

Synonym: cautioncareforethought

1. 预防措施；防备
A precaution is an action that is intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening.

precaution的反义词

e.g. Could he not, just as a precaution, move to a place of safety?...
就算仅仅是为了以防万一，难道他就不能挪到安全的地方吗？
e.g. I had taken the precaution of doing a little research before I left London...
我已在离开伦敦前进行了准备，做了些调查研究。

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