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in case... (以防……)
以防 means “in case / to prevent.” It is used before a possible risk that one wants to guard against.
核心例句
请提前备份文件，以防数据丢失。
Qǐng tíqián bèifèn wénjiàn, yǐfáng shùjù diūshī.
Please back up the files in advance in case the data is lost.
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课程摘要
以防 means “in case / to prevent.” It is used before a possible risk that one wants to guard against.
以防 is followed by an undesirable possibility such as 数据丢失, 发生意外, 下雨. It is broader than 以免造成, which specifically means avoiding causing a negative consequence.
语法句型
A，以防 B
states a preventive purpose against a possible risk
请提前备份文件，以防数据丢失。
Qǐng tíqián bèifèn wénjiàn, yǐfáng shùjù diūshī.
Please back up the files in advance in case the data is lost.
