preventive
adjective [ before noun ] uk/prɪˈven.tɪv/ us/prɪˈven.t̬ɪv/ (also preventative)
C2 防止的，预防的
intended to stop something before it happens
In the past ten years, preventive measures have radically reduced levels of tooth decay in children. 过去10年内，预防措施极大地降低了儿童龋齿的发生。
preventative medicine 预防药物
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- preventive care
- Ginseng is used as a restorative and preventive remedy.