protection
[prə'tek.ʃən] noun uncountable
ESSENTIAL
■the act of protecting or state of being protected 保护；受保护•Their flimsy tent gave/offered little protection against the severe storm.他们薄薄的帐篷几乎无法抵挡狂风暴雨的袭击。 •Round-the-clock police protection is given to all senior politicians.对所有的高层政界人士都采取了24小时的警力保护。 •New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species.新的法律还是没有给许多濒临灭绝的物种提供充分保护。 •Always wear goggles as a protection for your eyes when using the machines.使用这些机器时要随时戴好护目镜以保护眼睛。 •The insurance policy provides protection (= will make a financial payment) in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury.这份保险单为意外死亡或重伤提供保险。 informal for * protection money
■a condom (= thin rubber covering for the penis) used as a way of preventing pregnancy or the spread of disease 避孕套；保险套•Did you use any protection?你有用保险套吗？ |