prophylactics

英 [ˌprɒfɪˈlæktɪks]

美 [ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪks]

n.  预防性药物(或器具、措施)
prophylactic的复数

柯林斯词典

• ADJ 预防（性）的
  Prophylacticmeans concerned with preventing disease.
  1. Vaccination and other prophylactic measures can be carried out.
     可以采取疫苗接种和其他预防措施。
• N-COUNT 预防剂；预防器
  Aprophylacticis a substance or device used for preventing disease.
  1. The region began to use quinine successfully as a prophylactic.
     该地区开始成功地用奎宁作为预防剂。
• N-COUNT 避孕套
  Aprophylacticis a condom.
  1. The prospect of teachers passing out prophylactics to their pupils has infuriated some parents.
     想到老师将分发避孕套给学生使一些家长愤慨不已。

双语例句

• The prospect of teachers passing out prophylactics to their pupils has infuriated some parents.
  想到老师将分发避孕套给学生使一些家长愤慨不已。