protection

• 名词，指保护某人或某物免受伤害、损伤或损失的行为，也指提供这种保护的事物或状态。

A noun referring to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

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1. Keeping safeB1formal

   The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage.

   保护

   • Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head.
   • The police officer offered protection to the witness.
   • Sun protection is important when you go to the beach.

   同义词conservationdefenseguardianshippreservationsafeguardsafetysecuritysheltershielding

   反义词dangerexposureharmneglectvulnerability

2. Insurance or safeguardB1formal

   Something that protects, such as insurance, a barrier, or a legal measure.

   保护

   • The contract includes protection against price increases.
   • The fence is a protection against intruders.
   • They bought extra protection for their new phone.

   同义词bufferdefenseguardinsurancesafeguardsecurityshield

3. Environmental or animal protectionB1formal

   The preservation or conservation of natural resources, wildlife, or the environment.

   环境保护

   • The organization works for the protection of endangered species.
   • Environmental protection laws have been strengthened.
   • The park is under the protection of the national government.

   同义词conservationguardianshippreservationstewardship

   反义词degradationdepletiondestructiondevastationexploitationpollution