to take precautions to avoid future risks
采取预防措施以避免未来的风险 (cǎiqǔ yùfáng cuòshī yǐ bìmiǎn wèilái de fēngxiǎn)
"The city is preparing against possible flooding."
"城市正在准备对抗可能的洪水" (Chéngshì zhèngzài zhǔnbèi duìkàng kěnéng de hóngshuǐ)
to reduce the number of errors you make
to postpone or delay something
to give money as a result of an insurance claim or bet
to fold or turn up sleeves or trousers
to end a phone call
to turn your focus inward for calm and peace
