"prophylactic" 怎么发音

word

US

proh-fuh-LAK-tik

UK

proff-ih-LAK-tik

释义

Something that is used to prevent disease or unwanted outcomes, especially a device or substance that protects against infection or pregnancy. Can also refer to something preventive in general.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˌpɹɑfɪˈɫæktɪk/, /ˌpɹoʊfɪˈɫæktɪk

英式英语

pɹˌɒfɪlˈæktɪk

简化发音

美式

proh-fuh-LAK-tik

英式

proff-ih-LAK-tik

语境中听

The doctor gave him a prophylactic to prevent infection.

Using a prophylactic can help prevent the spread of disease.

Some medicines are taken as a prophylactic before traveling.

You should always carry a prophylactic, just in case.