yǐ​fáng

prevent

Senses

以防 yǐ​fáng prevent

conjunction, verb · used as a conjunction meaning so as to avoid or prevent a negative outcome

他在窗户上装了铁栏杆,以防小偷进来。

以防 yǐ​fáng in case

verb, adverb · as a precaution against a possibility; just in case

最好带件外套,以防天气变冷。

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