There has been no loss, but the possible effect of a loss has been anticipated and the pre-loss risk reduction step of wearing a belt has been taken.

这就是进行了风险预测，然后采取了系安全带的防灾举措。预测了可能发生的损失，系上安全带就是采取了损失控制措施。

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Yelp this afternoon posted better-than-expected Q4 revenues, but the stock is trading lower on a wider-than-anticipated loss for the quarter.

FORBES: Yelp: Q4 Revs Top Ests; Loss Wider Than Expected; Shrs Off

Freddie Mac's dividend cut and wider than anticipated loss is a confirmation that the housing market is weak and will probably stay that way for a while.

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With tea party support, Rubio took a lead on Crist, who then left the GOP ahead of an anticipated primary loss and continued his run as an independent.

CNN: Crist's political hat trick: Former GOP governor, independent candidate announces switch to Dem