| 单词 | shield |
| 释义 | shield —shield /ʃiːld/ noun [C] C2 in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves Thesaurus+: ↑Hand weapons , ↑Handguns and riflesF0 a large, flat object made of strong plastic that police officers hold in front of their bodies to protect themselves: » The police held up their riot shields against the flying rocks and bricks.Thesaurus+: ↑Hand weapons , ↑Handguns and riflesF0 something or someone used as protection or providing protection: » The anti-personnel mines were laid as a protective shield around the town.» Anger can function as a shield against (= a way of avoiding) even more painful emotions of loss and hurt.Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issuesF0 a flat object with two straight sides, a rounded or pointed lower edge, and usually a straight top edge, on which there is a coat of arms Thesaurus+: ↑Specific signs and symbols , ↑Signs, signals and symbolsF0 an object shaped like a shield that is given as a prize or used as a symbol or badge: » Our school won the county football shield this year.Thesaurus+: ↑Prizes, rewards and medals• • • Extra Examples:» All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters.» The front rank of the riot squad raised their shields.» They had a collection of shields from many centuries ago.» She's won various sporting trophies and shields.» He had his family shield on the wall.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for shield ► C1 to protect someone or something: » She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun.» They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and saving |
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