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preventative

英 [prɪ'ventətɪv] 美[prɪ'vɛntətɪv]
  • n. 预防法;预防物
  • adj. 预防性的;防止的

英英释意


1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease;
"the doctor recommended several preventatives"
2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
3. an agent or device intended to prevent conception