"just in case" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 以防万一

Definition

用来表达为了防止意外发生而采取预防措施。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

为口语用语，常见于生活对话，可用于句首、句中或句末，表示以防万一而做某事。不是直接的警告，而是出于预防的考虑。

Examples

Take an umbrella with you, just in case it rains.

带把伞吧，**以防万一**下雨。

I wrote down your number, just in case I forget it.

我把你的号码写下来了，**以防万一**我忘记。

Bring some extra snacks, just in case you get hungry.

带点零食，**以防万一**你饿了。

I'll send you the file now, just in case you need it later.

我现在把文件发给你，**以防万一**你之后用得上。

She keeps some cash at home, just in case there's an emergency.

她家里留点现金，**以防万一**有紧急情况。

I brought my charger, just in case my phone dies while we're out.

我带了充电器，**以防万一**我们外出时手机没电。