| 释义 |
ounce /aʊns/●preˌvention is better than ˈcure (BrE) (NAmE an ounce of preˌvention is better than a pound of ˈcure) (saying) it is better to stop sth bad from happening rather than try to deal with the problems after it has happened 治病不如防病；防患于未然是上策◆Remember that prevention is better than cure, so brush your teeth at least twice a day and visit your dentist for regular check-ups.记住，预防胜于补救，所以每天至少要刷两次牙，并且要定期作牙科检查。 |