新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

protect

英  [prəˈtekt]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • protects , protecting , protected

    1[T 及物动词] 保护

    To protect someone or something means to prevent them from being harmed or damaged.

    近义词

    defend , shield , safeguard

    反义词

    endanger , risk

    双语例句

    例:

    So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?

    那么,女性能做什么来保护自己不患心脏病呢?

    例:

    A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind.

    一件薄薄的羊毛长大衣和一条紫色头巾为她挡风。

    例:

    The contraceptive pill may protect women against cancer.

    避孕药可能会保护妇女免患癌症。

    例:

    The government is committed to protecting the interests of tenants.

    政府承诺保护佃农的利益。

    2[T 及物动词] 为…保险

    If an insurance policy protects you against an event such as death, injury, fire, or theft, the insurance company will give you or your family money if that event happens.

    双语例句

    例:

    Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.

    许多制造商都有针对敲诈勒索的保单。