| 单词 | protection |
| 释义 | protection protection /prəˈtek.ʃən/ noun [U] B2 the act of protecting or state of being protected: » Their flimsy tent gave/offered little protection against the severe storm.» Round-the-clock police protection is given to all senior politicians.» New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species.» Always wear goggles as a protection for your eyes when using the machines.» The insurance policy provides protection (= will make a financial payment) in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuesF0 INFORMAL FOR PROTECTION MONEY(Cf. ↑protection money) Thesaurus+: ↑Forms of money and methods of paymentF0 a condom (= thin rubber covering for the penis) used as a way of preventing pregnancy or the spread of disease: » Did you use any protection?Thesaurus+: ↑ContraceptionWord Builder:–Nouns: protection, protector–Adjectives: protected, unprotected, protective–Verbs: protect–Adverbs: protectively• • • Extra Examples:» The hut afforded little protection from the elements.» Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.» The protection of the environment must be our first priority today.» It's a wilderness area, under the protection of the Parks Department.» The key witness for the prosecution was offered police protection after she received death threats. |
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