shielded

• Protegido ou defendido contra dano, perigo ou influências indesejadas; também diz respeito a algo envolvido por uma barreira física ou proteção contra radiação, calor ou campo eletromagnético.

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.

   Protegido

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

   Sinônimosarmoredcoveredguardedprotected

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de proteger ou defender alguém ou algo de dano, perigo ou influência indesejada, muitas vezes servindo como barreira.

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.

   Proteger

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antônimosendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

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

   Reprimir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress