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preventative

/prɪˈventətɪv/ American
  • adj. 预防的
  • n. 预防措施, 预防药
Definition
  • adj. intended to stop something bad from happening
  • n. a measure or medicine used to prevent illness
Example
Regular exercise is a good preventative measure against heart disease.
规律锻炼是预防心脏病的有效手段。