prophylactic
英 [,pr?f?'l?kt?k]
美[,prof?'l?kt?k]
- n. [藥] 預(yù)防藥；預(yù)防法；避孕用具
- adj. 預(yù)防疾病的
英英釋意
- 1. remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease;
- "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
- 2. contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse