| 单词 | safeguard |
| 释义 | safeguard (once / 916 pages) nv A safeguard is a defense or precaution. You could describe a flu shot as a safeguard against getting sick, for example. Safeguards protect against something negative, whether it's an attacking army invading a country or a boy you don't like much asking you to the prom. A store's security system is a safeguard against theft, and a secret password is a safeguard against your sister reading your email. You can use it as a verb too: "We clearly need to safeguard our Halloween candy so Mom and Dad don't steal it after we go to bed." WORD FAMILYsafeguard: safeguarded, safeguarding, safeguards USAGE EXAMPLESBruce Schneier, a technology security expert, said Trump was right to question the safeguards that exist for protecting his own communications as president. Seattle Times(Jan 01, 2017) Last month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a welcome, industrywide call for comments on third-party data access and possible additional safeguards. New York Times(Dec 30, 2016) But, more importantly, it ultimately helps to safeguard our patients from avoidable harm. BBC(Dec 28, 2016) 1n a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. an insurance policy is a good safeguard Syn|Hypo|Hyper guard, precaution backstop a precaution in case of an emergency security, security measuresmeasures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc. measure, step any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal 2n a document or escort providing safe passage through a region especially in time of war Syn|Hyper safe-conduct pass, passport any authorization to pass or go somewhere 3v make safe Hyper protect shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage 4v escort safely Hyper escort accompany as an escort |
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