| 单词 | protect |
| 释义 | protect v.tr. 1. (often foll. by from, against) keep (a person, thing, etc.) safe; defend; guard (goggles protected her eyes from dust; guards protected the queen). 2. Econ. shield (home industry) from competition by imposing import duties on foreign goods. 3. Brit. provide funds to meet (a bill, draft, etc.). 4. provide (machinery etc.) with appliances to prevent injury from it. Etymology: L protegere protect- (as PRO-(1), tegere cover) |
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