protection

1. N-VAR To give or be protection against something unpleasant means to prevent people or things from being harmed or damaged by it. 保護(hù)

Such a diet is widely believed to offer protection against a number of cancers. 這樣的日常飲食被廣泛認(rèn)為可以預(yù)防多種癌癥。

It is clear that the primary duty of parents is to provide protection for our children. 很明顯，父母的首要職責(zé)就是為孩子提供保護(hù)。

2. N-UNCOUNT If an insurance policy gives you protection against an event such as death, injury, fire, or theft, the insurance company will give you or your family money if that event happens. (保險(xiǎn)單提供的) 保險(xiǎn)[oft N 'against' n]

Insurance can be purchased to provide protection against such risks. 買保險(xiǎn)可以應(yīng)對此類風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。

3. N-UNCOUNT If a government has a policy of protection, it helps its own industries by putting a tax on imported goods or by restricting imports in some other way. 貿(mào)易保護(hù)[商業(yè)]

Over the same period trade protection has increased in the rich countries. 在同一時(shí)期，富國的貿(mào)易保護(hù)增強(qiáng)了。