prophylactic
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Prophylactic means concerned with preventing disease. 預防的; 預防性的[毉學] [usu ADJ n]
Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out. 接種疫苗和其他預防措施可以實施。
2. N-COUNT A prophylactic is a substance or device used for preventing disease. 預防劑; 預防器[毉學]
The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic. 該地區開始成功地用奎甯作爲預防劑。
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
預防（性）的
Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective as a prophylactic treatment . 有些牙毉堅信在水中加氟化物不是有傚的預防措施。 返回 prophylactic