Definitions
- 1. to prevent
- 2. to guard against
- 3. to take precautions
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Commonly used with abstract objects or negative events, e.g., 防止疾病、防止事故发生. Not typically used with physical barriers.
Common mistakes
Not interchangeable with 预防 when implying active prevention measures (e.g., 预防针 'vaccination' vs 防止事故 'prevent accidents').
Example Sentences
2 shown为了 防止 感冒，他每天都锻炼身体。
In order to prevent catching a cold, he exercises every day.
我们要保护水源， 防止 污染。
We need to protect water sources and prevent pollution.
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