protect
/prəˈtekt/
CEFR level A2Topic EnvironmentWord #860 in the learning path
保护；防护
Definitions
v. To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage
保护；防护
Example
Wear thick gloves to protect your hands from thorns.
戴上厚手套，保护双手不被刺扎伤。
Governments should protect endangered species by preserving natural habitats and restricting activities that threaten their survival.
政府应通过保护自然栖息地并限制威胁生存的活动，来保护濒危物种。
Collocations
- protect the environment
- protect against disease
- protect from harm
- protect privacy
Word family
- protection (n.)
- protective (adj.)
- protector (n.)
- unprotected (adj.)
Synonyms
- safeguard
- shield
- defend
Antonyms
- endanger
Usage tip
常用protect sb/sth from或against，表示免受伤害。
FAQ
- What does protect mean?
- To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage
- How is protect pronounced?
- UK /prəˈtekt/, US /prəˈtekt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
