shielded

• Protégé ou abrité contre le danger, les dommages ou les influences indésirables.

Protected or defended from harm, danger, or unwanted influences.

1. Protected by a shieldB2formal

   Fitted with a protective barrier to prevent injury or damage, especially in machinery or equipment.

   blindé / protégé par un écran

   • The shielded blade reduces the risk of accidental cuts.
   • All moving parts must be shielded for operator safety.
   • The shielded cable prevents electrical interference.

   Synonymesarmoredcoveredguardedprotected

• Verbe 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.

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

1. Protect from harmB1formal

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

   Protéger contre le danger

   • 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.

   Synonymescoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antonymesendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

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

   Réprimer une pensée ou un sentiment

   • 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.

   Synonymesbottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress