➡ See also the entry for save1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。OPPexpose ⇨ 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 ⇨ guardnoun, guard ⇨ watchnoun■preserve [transitive] (ratherformal) 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
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[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; NAmEˈseɪfgɑːrd [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■shieldʃiːld [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 ⇨ shelternoun■securesɪˈkjʊə(r); NAmEsəˈkjʊr [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
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