以备不测 meaning in English

make ready for accidents

In the long run , one should save money for emergencies
从长远看,应该存钱以备不测。
“ it ' s live television so you never know what could go wrong , ” mr oltmanns says . “ we also have the award winners ' names committed to memory in case something strange happens
“这是电视直播，所以，你永远不知道会出什么岔子。 ”奥尔特曼斯说道： “我们还会牢记获胜者的名字，以备不测。 ”