prophylactic
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease. 预防的; 预防性的[医学] [usu ADJ n]
Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out. 接种疫苗和其他预防措施可以实施。
2. N-COUNT A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease. 预防剂; 预防器[医学]
The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic. 该地区开始成功地用奎宁作为预防剂。
3. N-COUNT A prophylactic is a condom. 安全套[正式]
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prophylactic /ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪk/ (prophylactics)
剑桥词典
- preventing disease
预防（性）的
Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective as a prophylactic treatment . 有些牙医坚信在水中加氟化物不是有效的预防措施。 返回 prophylactic