absolutely safe; foolproof; surefire
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
absolutely safe; thorough and without loopholes; surefire
Commonly used in set phrases such as '万全之策' (a surefire plan) and '计出万全' (to plan thoroughly). Often describes strategies, plans, or measures that are foolproof.
Wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
zhì制
dìng定
yī一
gè个
wàn万
quán全
zhī之
cè策
。
We must devise a foolproof plan.
Zuò做
shì事
yào要
jì计
chū出
wàn万
quán全
，
bù不
néng能
cǎo草
shuài率
xíng行
shì事
。
One must plan thoroughly before acting; one cannot act hastily.
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Zhè这
gè个
fāng方
àn案
suī虽
rán然
bù不
shì是
wàn万
quán全
de的
，
dàn但
fēng风
xiǎn险
yǐ已
jīng经
jiàng降
dào到
zuì最
dī低
。
Although this plan is not absolutely foolproof, the risks have been minimized.