shield
/ʃiːld/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4301 in the learning path
盾；防护物
Definitions
n. An object that protects someone or something from harm.
盾；防护物
v. To protect someone or something from harm or exposure.
保护；遮挡
Example
The worker lowered a clear shield over her face.
这名工人放下透明面罩，护住脸部。
Urban trees can shield pedestrians from intense sunlight while reducing temperatures in densely populated neighbourhoods.
城市树木能为行人遮挡强烈阳光，同时降低人口密集街区的温度。
Collocations
- a face shield
- a protective shield
- shield someone from harm
Word family
- shielding (n.)
Synonyms
- protect
- guard
Usage tip
动词常用shield someone from something。
FAQ
- What does shield mean?
- An object that protects someone or something from harm. To protect someone or something from harm or exposure.
- How is shield pronounced?
- UK /ʃiːld/, US /ʃiːld/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
