prophylactic
noun
Definitions of prophylactic noun
- Countable(可数名词)medical(医学)specialized(专业)
A measure or substance designed to prevent disease.
预防药
This vaccine is widely regarded as an effective prophylactic against the disease.
这种疫苗被广泛认为是预防这种疾病的有效措施。
They are developing a new prophylactic to combat the outbreak of the disease.
他们正在开发一种新的预防药物来对抗疾病的爆发。
The doctor recommended taking a prophylactic antibiotic before the surgery.
医生建议在手术前服用预防性抗生素。
- Countable(可数名词)
A condom.
（美式用法）保险套
He used a prophylactic as a preventative measure against sexually transmitted infections.
他使用了避孕套作为预防性传播感染的措施。
The clinic offers free prophylactics as a preventative measure.
诊所提供免费的避孕套作为预防措施。
It’s important to always have a prophylactic on hand in case of emergencies.
随身携带避孕套以应对紧急情况是很重要的。
adjective
Definitions of prophylactic adjective
- medical(医学)
Serving to prevent disease; preventative.
预防（性）的；预防疾病的
Regular handwashing is an effective prophylactic measure to prevent the spread of disease.
经常洗手是预防疾病传播的有效措施。
We gave her a flu shot as a prophylactic measure.
我们给她打了流感疫苗作为预防措施。
The hospital has implemented a prophylactic strategy to prevent infections.
医院已经实施了预防感染的策略。