
prophylactic
词源
源自希腊语 'prophylaktikos',意为 '预防的',由 'pro'(在前)和 'phylax'(守卫)组成。
adjective
❶ 预防性的,用于防止疾病或问题发生的,通常指药物、措施或行为。
“The doctor prescribed prophylactic antibiotics to prevent infection after surgery.”
(医生开了预防性抗生素以防止术后感染。)
“Prophylactic measures like handwashing can reduce the spread of viruses.”
(洗手等预防措施可以减少病毒的传播。)
noun
❶ 预防药物或避孕套等物品,用于防止疾病或意外怀孕。
“Condoms are widely used as a prophylactic against sexually transmitted diseases.”
(避孕套被广泛用作预防性传播疾病的工具。)
“The nurse distributed prophylactics to the soldiers during the war.”
(战争期间,护士向士兵们分发了预防药物。)
常见短语
prophylactic treatment — 预防性治疗,指在疾病发生前采取的治疗措施,以降低患病风险。
“Prophylactic treatment with antivirals is recommended for high-risk patients.”
(建议高风险患者接受抗病毒药物的预防性治疗。)
prophylactic use — 预防性使用,指为预防某种情况而使用药物或其他物品。
“The prophylactic use of sunscreen can prevent skin damage.”
(预防性使用防晒霜可以防止皮肤损伤。)