take precautions; prepare in advance
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to take preventive measures; to prepare in advance; to repair the roof before it rains
literaryThis idiom literally means 'to bind up the doors and windows before it rains,' metaphorically referring to taking precautions or making preparations in advance of potential problems. It emphasizes foresight and proactive planning.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
wèi未
yǔ雨
chóu绸
móu缪
，
tí提
qián前
zuò做
hǎo好
yìng应
jí急
yù预
àn案
。
We must prepare in advance and make emergency plans ahead of time.
Jīng精
míng明
de的
tóu投
zī资
zhě者
zǒng总
shì是
wèi未
yǔ雨
chóu绸
móu缪
，
zài在
shì市
chǎng场
bō波
dòng动
qián前
tiáo调
zhěng整
cè策
lüè略
。
Savvy investors always plan ahead, adjusting their strategies before market fluctuations.
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Yǔ与
qí其
lín临
shí时
bào抱
fó佛
jiǎo脚
，
bù不
rú如
píng平
shí时
wèi未
yǔ雨
chóu绸
móu缪
。
Rather than cramming at the last minute, it's better to prepare steadily in advance.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
yīng应
gāi该
wèi未
yǔ雨
chóu绸
móu缪
，
jiā加
qiáng强
jī基
chǔ础
shè设
shī施
jiàn建
shè设
yǐ以
fáng防
zì自
rán然
zāi灾
hài害
。
The government should take preventive measures by strengthening infrastructure to guard against natural disasters.