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prophylactic

/.prәufi'læktik/

📖 中文释义

  1. a. 预防性的
  2. n. 预防药, 预防法, 避孕用品

🧩 词形变化

复数 prophylactics
📘 English Definition(英文释义)
  1. n remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
  2. n contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
  3. s capable of preventing conception or impregnation
  4. s warding off
  5. s preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease