protection
noun[U]
uk/prəˈtek.ʃən/us/prəˈtek.ʃən/B2
theactofprotectingorstateof beingprotected:
保护；受保护Theirflimsytentgave/offeredlittle protectionagainsttheseverestorm.他们薄薄的帐篷几乎无法抵挡狂风暴雨的袭击。
Round-the-clockpoliceprotection is given to allseniorpoliticians.对所有的高层政界人士都采取了24小时的警力保护。
Newlegislationstill does notofferadequateprotectionformanyendangeredspecies.新的法律还是没有给许多濒临灭绝的物种提供充分的保护。
Alwaysweargogglesas a protectionforyoureyeswhen using themachines.使用这些机器时要时刻戴好护目镜以保护眼睛。
Theinsurancepolicyprovidesprotection(= will make afinancialpayment)incaseofaccidentallossoflifeorseriousinjury.这份保险单为意外死亡或重伤提供保险。
Synonyms
care(PROTECTION)
charge(CONTROL)
custody(CARE)
guardianship
guidance
keeping
responsibility(DUTY)
tutelageformal
informalforprotection money
保护费amethodofpreventingpregnancyor thespreadofsexualdiseasethatworksbyphysicallyblockingsubstancessuch asspermfrom coming intocontactwith thebody:
Did you use any protection?你用了避孕套吗？
If you have anIUD, you still need to use someformof protection likecondomsordentaldamstoreducetheriskofsexuallytransmittedinfections.
- Thehutaffordedlittle protection from theelements.
- Zoosfulfilanimportantfunctionin the protection ofrarespecies.
- The protection of theenvironmentmust beourfirstprioritytoday.
- It's awildernessarea, under the protection of the ParksDepartment.
- Thekeywitnessfor theprosecutionwasofferedpoliceprotection after shereceiveddeaththreats.
Protection and protectors
- adopt
- adoptable
- aegis
- anti-shark
- anti-skid
- chaperone
- custodian
- CVV
- cybersecurity
- defence mechanism
- den mother
- doorkeeper
- precaution
- preservationist
- rewilding
- ring-fence
- safe space
- safeguarding
- safekeeping
- witness protection
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