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

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爲可以預防多種癌症。

It is clear that the primary duty of parents is to provide protection for our children. 很明顯，父母的首要職責就是爲孩子提供保護。

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. (保險單提供的) 保險[oft N 'against' n]

Insurance can be purchased to provide protection against such risks. 買保險可以應對此類風險。

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. 貿易保護[商業]

Over the same period trade protection has increased in the rich countries. 在同一時期，富國的貿易保護增強了。