We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area.

我们必须采取预防措施来减少这个地区的犯罪。

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In order to prevent the occurrence of such disasters, so the state must do its duty, to take preventive measures.

为了要防范这种灾难的发生，所以国家必须尽到责任，采取防范的措施。

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Tips: These common faults are not a big problem, but still need our timely maintenance, and take preventive measures.

温馨提示：这些常见故障，虽然都不是什么大问题，但还是需要我们及时检修，防患于未然。

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In response to this looming epidemic, it is critical that Americans take preventive measures to protect their eyesight.

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Rowling had other stories to tell, and spoke of the burden of having to take preventive measures to avoid further intrusion.

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In Hong Kong, Oriental Daily News calls the mainland and Hong Kong authorities "passive" and says they have failed to take strong preventive measures.

BBC: China media: Bird flu outbreak