safeguard

• 指为防范潜在危害、危险或损失而采取的措施、行动或文件；也指保障条款或保护性规定。

A noun referring to a measure, action, or document designed to protect against potential harm, danger, or damage.

1. Precautionary measureB2formal

   A measure taken to protect against potential harm, danger, or damage.

   预防措施

   • Installing a firewall is a crucial safeguard for your computer network.
   • The company implemented new safety safeguards to prevent accidents.
   • Regular backups are an important safeguard against data loss.

   同义词defenseguardinsuranceprecautionprotectionsecurityshield

   反义词dangerhazardriskthreat

2. Safe passage documentC1formal

   A document or escort that guarantees safe travel through a dangerous region, especially during wartime.

   安全通行证

   • The diplomat was issued a safeguard to travel through the conflict zone.
   • The general provided a safeguard for the journalists crossing the border.
   • The treaty included provisions for safeguards for civilian convoys.

   同义词laissez passerpasssafe-conduct

• 动词，表示保护某人或某物免受伤害、损坏或损失。

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from harm, damage, or loss.

1. Protect from harmB2formal

   To take measures to protect someone or something from potential danger, damage, or loss.

   保护

   • The new law aims to safeguard the rights of workers.
   • We must safeguard our environment for future generations.
   • The security system safeguards the building against intruders.

   同义词defendguardprotectsecuresheltershield

   反义词endangerexposeimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Escort safelyB2formal

   To accompany or guide someone to a destination in a way that ensures their safety.

   安全护送

   • The bodyguard safeguarded the diplomat through the crowd.
   • The police safeguarded the witness to the courthouse.
   • She was safeguarded by her friends as she walked home late at night.

   同义词conductconvoyescortguardprotectshepherd

   反义词endangerimperiljeopardize