以防 yǐfáng prevent Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents Showing: All meanings (2) All meanings 10 yǐfáng 10 prevent 6in case 4 10 sentences 古人常在夏天曝书以防虫蛀。 gǔrén cháng zài xiàtiān pù shū yǐfáng chóngzhù. The ancients often sun-dried books in the summer to prevent insect damage. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary农民们正在茨房顶,以防漏雨。 nóngmín men zhèngzài cí fángdǐng, yǐfáng lòuyǔ. The farmers are thatching the roof to prevent leaks. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary修理电路时务必小心,以防触电。 xiūlǐ diànlù shí wùbì xiǎoxīn, yǐfáng chùdiàn. Be careful when repairing the circuit to avoid electric shock. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary他在窗户上装了铁栏杆,以防小偷进来。 tā zài chuānghu shàng zhuāng le tiě lángān, yǐfáng xiǎotōu jìnlái. He installed iron bars on the windows to prevent thieves from entering. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary我们需要定期备份资料库以防数据丢失。 wǒmen xūyào dìngqī bèifèn zīliàokù yǐfáng shùjù diūshī. We need to back up the database regularly to prevent data loss. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary古代军队在营地周围布置了鹿角以防偷袭。 gǔdài jūnduì zài yíngdì zhōuwéi bùzhì le lùjiǎo yǐfáng tōuxí. Ancient armies set up abatis (deer horns) around their camps to prevent sneak attacks. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary以防你突然自然死亡。 yǐfáng nǐ tūrán zìrán sǐwáng. In case you suddenly die of natural causes. Source: OpenSubtitles最好带件外套,以防天气变冷。 zuì hǎo dài jiàn wàitào, yǐfáng tiānqì biàn lěng. You'd better bring a jacket in case the weather gets cold. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary不,你得发誓,以防我到时不在场。 bù, nǐ děi fāshì, yǐfáng wǒ dàoshí bù zàichǎng. No, you've got to swear it, in case I'm not here. Source: OpenSubtitles我们要做好准备,以防万一发生不测。 wǒmen yào zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi, yǐfáng wànyī fāshēng bùcè. We must be well-prepared in case of any unforeseen circumstances. Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary