prophylactic
/.prәufi'læktik/
BNC词频: #26,636
当代词频: #23,421
中文释义
a. 预防性的
n. 预防药, 预防法, 避孕用品
英文释义
n remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
n contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
s capable of preventing conception or impregnation
s warding off
s preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease