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shield verb
⇨ protectshield noun
⇨ precaution protect verb ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ save 1 另见save条第1义protect ♦︎ defend ♦︎ guard ♦︎ preserve ♦︎ safeguard ♦︎ shield ♦︎ shelter ♦︎ secureThese words all mean to make sure that sb/sth is not harmed, injured or damaged. 这些词均表示保护、防护。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to protect / defend / guard / preserve / safeguard / shield / shelter / secure sb / sth from sth◆to protect / defend / guard / safeguard / secure sth against sth◆to protect / defend yourself◆to protect / preserve / safeguard jobs◆to protect / preserve a species◆heavily protected / defended / guarded■ protect [transitive, intransitive] to make sure that sb/sth is not harmed, injured or damaged 保护；防护◆They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind.他们挤在一起避风。◆Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests.每家公司都在奋力保护自己的商业利益。◆The paint helps protect against rust.这种油漆有助于防锈。OPP expose ⇨ expose see also protection ⇨ security ■ defend [transitive, intransitive] to protect sb/sth from attack 防御；保护；保卫◆All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks.我们所有警察都接受过自卫训练，能够对付持刀袭击。◆Troops have been sent to defend the borders.已派出部队守卫边疆。◆It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack.防御全面进攻是不可能的。 see also defence ⇨ precaution ■ guard [transitive] to protect property, places or people from attack or danger 警卫，守卫，保卫（财产、地方或人）◆Delegates at the conference were guarded by the police.与会者受到警方的保护。◆You can't get in; the whole place is guarded.你进不去的，整个地方戒备森严。◆ (figurative) The recipe is a closely guarded secret.这个秘方受到严密保护。 see also guard ⇨ guard noun , guard ⇨ watch noun ■ preserve [transitive] (rather formal) to keep sb/sth alive or existing, or safe from harm or danger 使继续存活；保护；保全◆To preserve life should always be the goal.保护生命永远是最终目标。◆The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction.成立这个协会是为了保护濒危物种免遭灭绝。◆She was determined to preserve her independence and way of life.她决意保持独立和自己的生活方式。▸ preservation noun [uncountable] ◆The central issue in the strike was the preservation of jobs.这次罢工的核心问题是保留工作岗位。■ safeguard / /ˈseɪfgɑːd; NAmE ˈseɪfgɑːrd/ [transitive, intransitive] (formal) to protect sth from loss, harm or damage 保护，保障，捍卫（免遭损失、伤害或损坏）◆It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant.人们希望这份订单能够保住厂里的工作岗位。◆The leaflet explains how to safeguard against dangers in the home.这本小册子告诉人们在家里如何防备各种危险。 see also safeguard ⇨ precaution ■ shield /ʃiːld/ / [transitive] to protect sb/sth from danger, harm or sth unpleasant, especially by putting sb/sth between them and the source of danger 保护（尤指以人或物隔开使免遭危险、伤害或不快）◆I shielded my eyes against the glare.我挡住眼睛以避开强光。◆Police believe that somebody is shielding the killer.警方认为有人把杀人犯藏了起来。◆You can't shield her from the truth forever.不可能永远瞒着她，不让她知道事实真相。 see also shield ⇨ precaution ■ shelter [transitive] to give sb/sth a place where they are protected from the weather or from danger 保护；使躲避（风雨或危险）◆Trees shelter the house from the wind.树给房子挡住了风。◆Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences).也许我对女儿过度保护了。 see also shelter ⇨ shelter noun ■ secure /sɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmE səˈkjʊr/ [transitive] to protect sth so that it is safe and difficult for other people to attack or damage 保护；保卫；使安全◆No home can be completely secured against intruders.没有一个家的保安程度能严密到外人完全闯不进来。◆The windows were secured with locks and bars.窗户上装了锁和防护栏。◆The government has deployed 35 000 troops in an effort to secure the border.政府部署了3.5万人的部队以保卫边境安全。 see also security ⇨ security precaution noun precaution ♦︎ defence ♦︎ shield ♦︎ safeguard ♦︎ screen ♦︎ bufferThese are all words for sth that protects sb/sth from harm or danger. 这些词均表示保护物、防御措施。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a precaution / defence / shield / safeguard / buffer against sth◆as a precaution / defence / shield / safeguard / screen / buffer◆an adequate precaution / defence / safeguard◆to provide a defence / shield / safeguard / screen / buffer■ precaution / /prɪˈkɔːʃn/ / [countable] (rather formal) something that is done in advance in order to prevent problems or avoid danger 预防措施；预防；防备◆Serious injury can occur if proper safety precautions are not followed.不遵行正确的安全措施就会出重伤事故。◆You must take all reasonable precautions to protect yourself.你必须采取一切合理的预防措施保护自己。 see also precautionary ⇨ protective ■ defence (BrE) (NAmE defense) [countable, uncountable] something that provides protection against attack from sth that is harmful such as enemies, the weather or illness 防御物；防务；防御能力◆The town walls were built as a defence against enemy attacks.城墙是为防御敌人进攻而修建的。◆The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition.港口的海防工事状况很差。◆The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease.人体对疾病具有先天防御机制。 see also defend ⇨ protect , defensive ⇨ protective ■ shield / /ʃiːld/ / [countable] a person or thing used to protect sb/sth, especially by forming a barrier 保护人；掩护物；屏障◆The gunman used the hostages as a human shield.持枪歹徒用人质作人体盾牌。◆She hid her true feelings behind a shield of cold indifference.她把自己的真实感情掩藏在一副冷漠的外表后面。 see also shield ⇨ protect ■ safeguard /ˈseɪfgɑːd; NAmE ˈseɪfgɑːrd/ [countable] an action or law that is designed to protect people from harm, risk or danger 安全措施；保护措施◆The measures have been introduced as a safeguard against fraud.实行这些措施旨在防止欺骗行为。◆Stronger legal safeguards are needed to protect the consumer.需要更加强有力的法律措施来保护消费者。 see also safeguard ⇨ protect ■ screen [countable] something that prevents sb from seeing or being aware of sth, or that protects sb/sth 遮蔽物；掩护物；屏障◆All the research was conducted behind a screen of secrecy.本项研究从始至终都是秘密进行的。◆We planted a screen of tall trees.我们种下一排大树作为屏障。■ buffer [countable] a thing or person that reduces a shock or protects sb/sth against difficulties 缓冲物；起缓冲作用的人◆Support from family and friends acts as a buffer against stress.家人和朋友的支持有助于减缓压力。◆Peacekeepers have been sent in to establish a buffer zone (= an area that keeps two other areas distant from one another) between the rival forces.已经派遣维和部队在交战双方之间建立缓冲带。 |