"on the safe side" in Chinese (Simplified)
以防万一为了保险起见
Definition
做一些额外的事情或者采取预防措施,以避免可能的问题或风险。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
是非正式用法,常和‘带上’‘买一份’等动词连用,如‘以防万一,我们多带一把伞’。强调多花点力气以防问题发生。
Examples
Take your umbrella, just to be on the safe side.
带上你的雨伞,以防万一。
I'll double-check the door is locked on the safe side.
我会再检查一下门锁了没,**以防万一**。
Let's leave early on the safe side.
我们早点出发,**以防万一**。
I'm bringing a sweater, just to be on the safe side—it might get cold later.
我带件毛衣,**以防万一**,说不定晚点会冷。
We ordered a little extra food on the safe side in case more people show up.
我们为了保险起见多点了一些菜,以防来的人多。
You don’t have to wear a mask outside, but I do it on the safe side.
你在外面不用戴口罩,但我还是**以防万一**戴着。