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be prepared for all contingencies; be ready for any eventuality; take measures in advance against the time of need
也许不下雨,不过还是带把伞,以防万一。
It may not rain, but you'd better take an umbrella just in case.
你在这附近等着以防万一他来了。
You hang around here in case he comes.
带把枪,以防万一。
As a precaution, take a gun with you.
他们携带的现金多于开支所需,以防万一。
They take more cash than they need in case anything should happen.