prevention
/prɪˈvenʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic HealthWord #4567 in the learning path
预防；防止
Definitions
n. Action taken to stop something unwanted from happening.
预防；防止
Example
Regular handwashing is a simple method of infection prevention.
经常洗手是一种简单的预防感染的方法。
Investment in disease prevention can reduce pressure on hospitals and improve public health over the long term.
从长远来看，投资疾病预防能够减轻医院压力并改善公共健康。
Collocations
- disease prevention
- crime prevention
- fire prevention
Word family
- prevent (v.)
- preventive (adj.)
- preventable (adj.)
Usage tip
通常不可数；动词搭配为prevent sb from doing。
FAQ
- What does prevention mean?
- Action taken to stop something unwanted from happening.
- How is prevention pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈvenʃən/, US /prɪˈvenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
