shielding

uncountable

A noun referring to the act or material used to protect against harm, radiation, or electromagnetic interference, such as a barrier of lead or concrete for nuclear decay or a metal mesh for electronic equipment.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или материал, используемый для защиты от вреда, радиации или электромагнитных помех, например, барьер из свинца или бетона для ядерного распада или металлическая сетка для электронного оборудования.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el material utilizado para proteger contra daños, radiación o interferencias electromagnéticas, por ejemplo, una barrera de plomo u hormigón para la desintegración nuclear o una malla metálica para equipos electrónicos.frNom désignant l'action ou le matériau utilisé pour protéger contre les dangers, les radiations ou les interférences électromagnétiques, par exemple une barrière de plomb ou de béton contre les rayonnements nucléaires, ou un treillis métallique pour les équipements électroniques.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder das Material bezeichnet, mit dem man sich vor Schaden, Strahlung oder elektromagnetischen Störungen schützt, z. B. eine Blei- oder Betonbarriere bei radioaktivem Zerfall oder ein Metallgeflecht für elektronische Geräte.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação ou o material usado para proteger contra danos, radiação ou interferência eletromagnética, como uma barreira de chumbo ou concreto contra radiação nuclear ou uma malha metálica para equipamentos eletrônicos.zh指用于防护伤害、辐射或电磁干扰的行为或材料，例如用于核辐射的铅或混凝土屏障，或用于电子设备的金属网。arاسم يدل على الفعل أو المادة المستخدمة للحماية من الأذى أو الإشعاع أو التداخل الكهرومغناطيسي، مثل حاجز من الرصاص أو الخرسانة ضد التحلل النووي أو شبكة معدنية للمعدات الإلكترونية.

1. Protection from harm B2 formal

   The act of protecting someone or something from danger, injury, or unwanted influence.

   • The bodyguard was responsible for the shielding of the VIP.
   • Parents often engage in shielding their children from negative influences.
   • The shielding of witnesses is crucial in high-profile cases.

   ruЗащитаesProtección contra dañosfrprotectiondeSchutzptProteçãozh防护arحماية

   Synonyms: bulwarkcoverdefenseguardprotectionscreenshelter

   Antonyms: exposurevulnerability

2. Radiation barrier C1 formal scientific

   A barrier made of materials like lead or concrete designed to block or reduce radiation emitted during nuclear decay.

   • The nuclear reactor is surrounded by thick concrete shielding.
   • Lead shielding is used to protect workers from X-ray exposure.
   • The design of the shielding must meet strict safety standards.

   ruРадиационная защитаesblindaje contra radiaciónfrBlindage antiradiationsdeStrahlenschutzptBlindagem radiológicazh辐射屏蔽arالحماية من الإشعاع

   Synonyms: barrierprotectionscreenshield

   Antonyms: exposure

3. Electromagnetic shield C1 formal technical

   An arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from external electromagnetic interference.

   • The circuit board is enclosed in a metal shielding to prevent interference.
   • Proper shielding is essential for sensitive medical devices.
   • The technician installed additional shielding around the communication equipment.

   ruЭлектромагнитный экранesBlindaje electromagnéticofrblindage électromagnétiquedeElektromagnetische AbschirmungptBlindagem eletromagnéticazh电磁屏蔽arالدرع الكهرومغناطيسي

   Synonyms: screenscreeningshield

• shielding plural form
• shielding' possessive plural form
• shielding's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting or defending someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по защите или обороне кого-либо или чего-либо от вреда, опасности или нежелательного влияния.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger o defender a alguien o algo de un daño, peligro o influencia no deseada.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger ou de défendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre un danger, une menace ou une influence indésirable, ou de couvrir pour empêcher tout contact ou toute intrusion.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Schaden, Gefahr oder unerwünschtem Einfluss zu schützen oder abzuschirmen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger ou defender alguém ou algo de dano, perigo ou influência indesejada, muitas vezes servindo como barreira.zh动词，表示保护或防御某人或某物免受伤害、危险或不良影响。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على حماية شخص أو شيء أو الدفاع عنه من الأذى أو الخطر أو التأثير غير المرغوب فيه، وكذلك الوقاية منه أو حجبه.

1. Protect from harm B1 formal

   To protect, hide, or conceal someone or something from danger or harm.

   • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
   • He shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight.
   • The new policy aims to shield consumers from fraudulent practices.

   ruЗащищатьesProteger de dañofrProtéger contre le dangerdeSchützenptProtegerzh保护arالحماية من الأذى

   Synonyms: coverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antonyms: endangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feeling B2 informal

   To hold back or conceal a thought or feeling about something.

   • She shielded her true emotions during the difficult conversation.
   • He tried to shield his disappointment with a smile.
   • They shielded their doubts about the plan from the team.

   ruПодавлятьesreprimir un pensamiento o sentimientofrRéprimer une pensée ou un sentimentdeUnterdrückenptReprimirzh压抑arكتم

   Synonyms: bottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress

• shielded past participle
• shielded past simple
• shielding present participle
• shields third person singular