preventative

[prɪ'ventətɪv] [prɪˈvɛntətɪv]
同义词
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
  • ADJ
    同preventive
    Preventative means the same as preventive .
英英词典释义
  • Noun
    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
  • Adjective
    1. tending to prevent or hinder
    2. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease;
    "preventive medicine""vaccines are prophylactic""a prophylactic drug"
行业词典
  • 计算机: 【修】预防性;