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fail-safe

/feɪl seɪf/

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1 · adj.

designed to remain safe if something fails

故障安全的

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The reactor includes a fail-safe shutdown system.
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该反应堆配有故障安全停机系统。
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Pronunciation: /feɪl seɪf/

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