guarded

• 形容一个人行为或言谈小心谨慎、有所保留或带有防备，不轻易表露真实想法或情感。

Describes a person who is cautious, reserved, or protective in their behavior or speech.

1. Cautious or reservedB2formal

   Being careful not to reveal too much information or emotion; restrained.

   谨慎的

   • He gave a guarded response to the reporter's question.
   • She remained guarded about her personal life.
   • The politician's statement was carefully guarded.

   同义词carefulcautiouscircumspectdiscreetnoncommittalprudentreservedrestrainedreticentsecretivetightlippedwary

   反义词candidexpressiveforthcomingfrankopenoutgoingunreserved

2. Protected or watched overB1formal

   Kept safe or under surveillance by guards or security measures.

   受保护的

   • The building is heavily guarded by security personnel.
   • The entrance to the facility is guarded at all times.
   • The prisoner was kept under guarded watch.

   同义词coveredprotectedshielded

   反义词defenselessexposedunguardedunprotectedvulnerable

• 动词，表示保护某人或某物免受伤害、危险或攻击，也指看守、监视以防止逃跑或发生意外。

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

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To watch over and protect someone or something from danger or attack.

   保护

   • The soldiers guard the palace day and night.
   • She guards her younger brother from bullies.
   • Dogs are often used to guard property.

   同义词coverdefendprotectsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   反义词abandonendangerexposeharmneglect

2. Prevent escapeB1formal

   To keep someone or something from escaping or being accessed.

   看守

   • The police guard the prisoner during transport.
   • Security guards guard the entrance to the building.
   • They guard the treasure in a vault.

   同义词confinedetainescortrestrainsecurewatch

   反义词freeliberaterelease

3. Keep secret or safeB2informal

   To protect information or a secret from being revealed.

   保守秘密

   • He guards his personal life from the media.
   • She guards the recipe as a family secret.
   • You should guard your passwords carefully.

   同义词concealdefendkeeppreserveprotectsafeguardshield

   反义词disclosedivulgeexposeleakreveal