| 词组 | precaution |
| 释义 | precaution /prɪˈkɔːʃən $ -ˈkɒː-/ noun [C usually plural] something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happeningadjectives/nouns + precautiona sensible/wise precaution Fitting window locks is a sensible precaution.a simple precaution You can reduce the chance of anything going wrong by taking a few simple precautions.a necessary precaution He knew the risks but failed to take the necessary precautions.a reasonable precaution We take all reasonable precautions to safeguard the children.adequate/proper precautions Companies have a legal responsibility to take adequate precautions against fire.basic/elementary precautions You could get badly injured if you don’t take some basic precautions.a safety precaution Residents living near the gas leak were moved from their homes as a safety precaution.a security precaution Security precautions have been increased at airports.elaborate precautions (=a lot of detailed precautions) The police took elaborate precautions to prevent the demonstrators from reaching Parliament Square.verbstake precautions Always take precautions and never reveal your password to anyone.take the precaution of doing sth I took the precaution of insuring my camera.prepositionsa precaution against sth The pipes are insulated as a precaution against frost damage.as a precaution After the gas leak the area was evacuated as a precaution. |
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