| 释义 |
Noun: guard gaa(r)d- A person who keeps watch over something or someone
- The person who plays that position on a football team
"the left guard was injured on the play" - A device designed to prevent injury or accidents
- safety, safety device - A posture of defence in boxing or fencing
"keep your guard up" - The person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team
- A military unit serving to protect some place or person
- A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
"we let our guard down"
- precaution, safeguard - The duty of serving as a sentry
"he was on guard that night"
- guard duty, sentry duty, sentry go - (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
"guards must be good blockers" - A position on a basketball team
Verb: guard gaa(r)d- To keep watch over
"there would be men guarding the horses" - Watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
"guard my possessions while I'm away"
- ward - Protect against a challenge or attack
- defend, hold - Take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence
"guard against becoming too friendly with the staff"; "guard against infection"
Derived forms: guards, guarding, guarded Type of: act, assignment, attitude, basketball player, basketeer, cager, defender, device, duty assignment, follow, force, guardian, keep an eye on, lineman, measure, military force, military group, military unit, move, observe, position, posture, protect, protector, shielder, step, watch, watch over Part of: basketball team, eleven, five, football team Encyclopedia: Guard |