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单词 shield
释义

shield ​‌‌

​noun countable
UK /ʃiːld/
Other entries for this word
shield verb
riot shield noun
Word Forms
singularshield
pluralshields
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit
    Synonyms and related words
    Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
    blindfold
    face mask
    gas mask
    1. 1a
      a riot shield that police officers carry to protect them
      Synonyms and related words
      Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
      Alsatian
      baton
      Black Maria
    2. 1b
      an object that protects a particular part of your body, for example the gum shield that boxers wear to protect their teeth
      Synonyms and related words
      Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
      blindfold
      face mask
      gas mask
    3. 1c
      someone or something that protects you from harm or bad experiences
      shield against:

      weapons systems designed to provide a shield against nuclear attack

      My relationship with my sister was a shield against the ugliness of our childhood.

      Synonyms and related words
      Someone or something that protects and defends
      precaution
      guardian
      protector
  2. 2
    a design shaped like a soldier’s shield, especially one used on a badge or a coat of arms
    Synonyms and related words
    Heraldry
    heraldry
    shield
    escutcheon
    1. 2a
      an object shaped like a shield given to the winner of a competition
      Synonyms and related words
      Medals and prizes for winners of competitions and races
      blue riband
      blue ribbon
      bronze
    2. 2b
      a competition in which the prize is a shield
      Synonyms and related words
      Sports events and competitions
      battle/war of nerves
      bye
      card

shield ​‌‌

​noun countable
US /ʃild/
Other entries for this word
shield verb
riot shield noun
Word Forms
singularshield
pluralshields
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    an object that soldiers carried in the past to protect themselves from being hit
    Synonyms and related words
    Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
    blindfold
    face mask
    gas mask
    1. 1a
      a riot shield that police officers carry to protect them
      Synonyms and related words
      Police uniforms, vehicles and equipment
      baton
      billy club
      body armor
    2. 1b
      an object that protects a particular part of your body, for example the gum shield that boxers wear to protect their teeth
      Synonyms and related words
      Clothes and accessories worn to protect or hide something
      blindfold
      face mask
      gas mask
    3. 1c
      someone or something that protects you from harm or bad experiences
      shield against:

      weapons systems designed to provide a shield against nuclear attack

      My relationship with my sister was a shield against the ugliness of our childhood.

      Synonyms and related words
      Someone or something that protects and defends
      precaution
      guardian
      protector
  2. 2
    a design shaped like a soldier’s shield, especially one used on a badge or a coat of arms
    Synonyms and related words
    Heraldry
    heraldry
    shield
    escutcheon
    1. 2a
      an object shaped like a shield given to the winner of a competition
      Synonyms and related words
      Medals and prizes for winners of competitions and races
      blue ribbon
      the brass ring
      bronze

shield ​‌

​verb transitive
UK /ʃiːld/
Other entries for this word
shield noun
riot shield noun
gum shield at shield
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyshield
he/she/itshields
present participleshielding
past tenseshielded
past participleshielded
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    ​often passiveto protect something, usually from being hit, touched, or seen
    shield something from something:

    These plants should be shielded from direct sunlight.

    shield something from view:

    The house was shielded from view by tall trees.

    shield your eyes/face:

    She shielded her eyes against the sun’s glare.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    to protect someone from something unpleasant
    shield someone from something:

    He is anxious to shield his children from the press.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  3. 3
    in sport, to keep your body close to the ball and prevent an opponent from touching it
    Synonyms and related words
    To perform an action in a game or sport
    blank
    block
    bully off

shield ​‌

​verb transitive
US /ʃild/
Other entries for this word
shield noun
riot shield noun
gum shield at shield
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyshield
he/she/itshields
present participleshielding
past tenseshielded
past participleshielded
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    ​often passiveto protect something, usually from being hit, touched, or seen
    shield something from view:

    The house was shielded from view by tall trees.

    shield your eyes/face:

    She shielded her eyes against the sun’s glare.

    shield something from something:

    These plants should be shielded from direct sunlight.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
  2. 2
    to protect someone from something unpleasant
    shield someone from something:

    He is anxious to shield his children from the truth about their mother.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
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