prophylactic

[ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk] [ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪk]
  • 复数:prophylactics;
  • 副词:prophylactically;
  • 例句
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    英汉词典释义
    • adj.
      预防(性)的
      a prophylactic drug 预防疾病的药
    • n.
      预防剂,预防用品,预防法
      避孕用品
    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. contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
    • Adjective
      1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation;
      "contraceptive devices and medications"
      2. tending to ward off;
      "the swastika...a very ancient prophylactic symbol occurring among all peoples"- Victor Schultze
      3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease;
      "preventive medicine""vaccines are prophylactic""a prophylactic drug"
    行业词典
    • 医学: 预防的;预防剂;