prophylactic

ception ation tion

prophylactic adj.

預防疾病的

n.

預防藥, 避孕藥

英英解釋:名詞prophylactic:
1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease
同義詞：preventive, preventative
2. contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
同義詞：condom, rubber, safety, safe
形容詞prophylactic:
1. capable of preventing conception or impregnation
同義詞：contraceptive, antifertility
2. tending to ward off- Victor Schultze
同義詞：cautionary, preventive
3. preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease
同義詞：preventive, preventative