protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/ noun plural protections
plural protections
Learner's definition of PROTECTION
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[noncount] : the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc. : the state of being protected保护;防护 -
He fights for the protection of the environment.他为保护环境而奋斗。
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Hard hats provide protection for the workers' heads.安全帽保护工人的头部。
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The witness was placed under police protection.目击证人受到警方的保护。
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: something that keeps a person or thing from being harmed, lost, etc. : something that protects someone or something保护物;保护措施 [count]
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[noncount] : a device (such as a condom) that is used during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases避孕套;保险套 4
[noncount] : insurance against financial loss caused by fire, injury, damage, etc.保险 —
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[noncount] : a situation in which people (such as store owners) pay money to criminals so that the criminals will not hurt them or damage their property保护费 —
often used before another noun常用于另一名词前