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单词 safeguard
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safeguard

​noun countable
UK /ˈseɪfˌɡɑː(r)d/
Other entries for this word
safeguard verb
Word Forms
singularsafeguard
pluralsafeguards
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a law, rule, plan etc that protects someone or something from harm or problems

    As a safeguard, you should always carry a torch in your car.

    The act was originally passed as a safeguard against tax evasion.

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone or something that protects and defends
    precaution
    guardian
    protector

safeguard

​noun countable
US /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/
Other entries for this word
safeguard verb
Word Forms
singularsafeguard
pluralsafeguards
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    a law, rule, plan, etc. that protects someone or something from harm or problems

    As a safeguard, you should always carry a flashlight in your car.

    Congress established the law as a safeguard against tax evasion.

    Synonyms and related words
    Someone or something that protects and defends
    precaution
    guardian
    protector

safeguard

​verb transitive
UK /ˈseɪfˌɡɑː(r)d/
Other entries for this word
safeguard noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysafeguard
he/she/itsafeguards
present participlesafeguarding
past tensesafeguarded
past participlesafeguarded
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to protect something or someone from being harmed or having problems

    We hope that world leaders can agree on a plan to safeguard the environment.

    safeguard someone/something against something:

    The company was blamed for failing to safeguard workers against dangerous chemicals.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save

safeguard

​verb transitive
US /ˈseɪfˌɡɑrd/
Other entries for this word
safeguard noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theysafeguard
he/she/itsafeguards
present participlesafeguarding
past tensesafeguarded
past participlesafeguarded
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to protect something or someone from being harmed or having problems

    We hope that world leaders can agree on a plan to safeguard the environment.

    safeguard someone/something against something:

    The company was blamed for failing to safeguard workers against dangerous chemicals.

    Synonyms and related words
    To protect or defend someone or something
    protect
    defend
    save
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