防患未然 meaning in English
prevent trouble before it happens; crush the source of trouble in the egg [embryo]; destroy the lion while he is yet but a whelp.; nip in the blossom [bud]; make provisions before troubles occur; provide against possible troubles; stifle in the cradle; take preventive measures; take precautionary measures
Examples
- It is always better to be safe than sorry . ( and be
宁愿防患未然，也不要终生遗憾。 - Lesson learned from sars : be prepared
从沙士汲取经验：作好准备，防患未然 - The approach here is a simple but proactive one
就这方面，我们的政策模式很简单，主要是防患未然。 - Anticipatory environmental action
防患未然的环保行动 - Identify and address problems and concerns through preventive actions
尽早找出困难和问题所在，以便防患未然