countermeasure

/ˈkaʊntəmeʒə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈaʊntɚmˌɛʒɚ] /ˈkaʊntərmeʒər/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈaʊntɚmˌɛʒɚ] /ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌme-zhər How to pronounce countermeasure (audio) -ˌmā-/ (ame, mw)

countermeasure — noun

  • countermeasuresingular
  • countermeasuresplural

1. a step taken to prevent harm from a problem, attack, or other danger.

1.名詞C1
釋義

a step taken to prevent harm from a problem, attack, or other danger.

例句

The airport introduced a countermeasure after drones flew near the runway.

introduce a countermeasure after + threat

Meera suggested a simple countermeasure to stop the leak under the sink.

use a countermeasure to + verb

同義詞
  • precaution

    often stresses preventing a risk before it happens, rather than responding after a threat appears

  • safeguard

    often refers to a rule or protective feature, rather than one specific responsive step

  • defense

    broader word for protection, especially in military or legal contexts

文法句型

take countermeasures against + danger

introduce a countermeasure

use a countermeasure to + verb

用法筆記

Often used in security, health, and policy contexts for planned action against a known risk. It commonly appears with against plus the danger being addressed, or with verbs like introduce, take, and use.

常見錯誤

❌The city made a countermeasure to welcome tourists.
✅The city made a plan to welcome tourists.
💡A countermeasure is a response to a danger or unwanted problem, not any general plan.