preventative
英 [prɪ'ventətɪv]
美[prɪ'vɛntətɪv]
- n. 预防法；预防物
- adj. 预防性的；防止的
英英释意
- 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