"for good measure" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 以防万一
• 额外地

Definition

表示在已有的基础上再额外加一些，以确保或让整体更好。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多为口语表达，指在本已足够的基础上再额外加一些。常在句末使用，表达“多加一点”或“以防万一”。

Examples

She gave him another cookie for good measure.

她又多给了他一块饼干，**以防万一**。

Add some salt for good measure.

再加点盐，**以防万一**。

He checked his answers twice for good measure.

他又检查了一遍答案，**以防万一**。

I locked the door and, for good measure, closed the windows too.

我锁了门，**以防万一**，窗户也关了。

He brought some snacks for good measure, just in case we got hungry.

他还带了一些零食，**以防万一**我们饿了。

She added a little extra sauce for good measure.

她又多加了点酱汁，**以防万一**。