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单词 protective
释义
protective
adjective
uk
/prəˈtek.tɪv/us
/prəˈtek.tɪv/
B2
givingprotection:
保护性的，防护的
protectiveclothing防护服
a protectivemaskandgoggles防护面具和护目镜
C1
wantingtoprotectsomeone fromcriticism,hurt,danger, etc. because you like them very much:
对（某人）关切保护的；愿意做…保护人的
It'seasyto be too protectivetowards/ofyourchildren.对自己的孩子容易过于呵护。
She'sfiercelyprotectiveofthe man shemarried29yearsago.她对她29年前嫁的那个男人呵护备至。
More examples
  • Ikeepmycomputerprinterunder a protectiveplasticcover.
  • People whoworkwithfurnacesin asteelfactoryneed towearprotectiveclothing.
  • The protectivecoveringmust beinsensitivetolightandheat.
  • Theanti-personnelmineswerelaidas a protectiveshieldaround thetown.
  • In somediseases, the protectivelayerin ajointwearsaway.
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  • anti-mosquito
  • baby
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  • bastion
  • buffer
  • defence
  • defend
  • harbour
  • harm
  • have (got)someone'sbackidiom
  • hold off
  • inoculation
  • killsomeonewith kindnessidiom
  • shield
  • splashproof
  • takesomeoneunderyourwingidiom
  • watch list
  • watchyourbackidiom
  • wing
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protectively
protectiveness
(Definition ofprotectivefrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

protective| American Dictionary

protective
adjective
us
/prəˈtek·tɪv/
abletokeepsomeone or somethingsafefrominjuryordamage:
Firefighterswearprotectiveclothingtoreducetheriskof beingburned.
She isfiercelyprotective of herfamily.
(Definition ofprotectivefrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

protective| Business English

protective
adjective
uk
/prəˈtektɪv/us
givingprotectionagainst adisease,injury,damage, orloss:
Threemajordrugcompaniesareworkingtodevelopprotectivevaccines.
protectiveclothing/equipment/gear
protectivegloves/masks/suits
ECONOMICS
intendedtohelpa country'stradeorindustry:
Ifprotectivebarriersdisappearedovernight, the country'sinfantcarindustrycould bewipedout.
(Definition ofprotectivefrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofprotective

protective
As it stands at present, this new directive will apply to all the groups of biocidal products not covered by the plant protectives directive.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
Firstly, the proposed directive, which closely follows the plant protectives directive, does not do justice to the particular position of biocidal products.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
A longitudinal study of parenting as aprotectivefactor for children of alcoholics.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The second is to consider the possible mechanisms that are at play in thisprotectiveeffect.
From theCambridge English Corpus
What thisprotectiveattribute is relates to the second question, that of what mechanisms underlie theprotectiveeffect.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In this study, education beyond primary school had aprotectiveeffect against mortality.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Continuing treatment appears to have aprotectiveeffect against relapse.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Indeed, these characteristics in retired people can also be seen as aprotectiveshield with regard to their entry into retired life.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Numerous substances are found in nature and in the body that function asprotectiveagents against oxygen-free radicals.
From theCambridge English Corpus
There are no confirmed findings demonstrating theprotectiveeffects of high consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables against this form of cancer.
From theCambridge English Corpus
However, they provide some support that a high intake of vegetables, but not fruit, has someprotectiveeffects.
From theCambridge English Corpus
There are no confirmed findings demonstrating theprotectiveeffects of a particular antioxidant.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The studies that investigated the effects of fruits and vegetables have demonstrated someprotectiveeffects.
From theCambridge English Corpus
A number ofprotectivemechanisms associated with seed desiccation tolerance have been identified through studies on acquisition and loss of desiccation tolerance in orthodox seeds.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Additionally, in desiccation-sensitive seeds,protectiveantioxidant systems may also fail.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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