/prɪˈkɔ:ʃn ||; prɪˈkɔʃən/noun
[C] a precaution (against sth) something that you do now in order to avoid danger or problems in the future 预防,防备,防范(措施):
You should always take the precaution of locking your valuables in the hotel safe.你始终应当采取防备措施,把贵重物品锁进旅馆的保险箱内。precautions against fire/theft防火╱防窃措施 ➔precautionary /prɪˈkɔ:ʃənəri; US -nerɪ ||; prɪˈkɔʃənˌɛrɪ/ adj