protection /prəˈtɛkʃən/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-VAR To give or be protection against something unpleasant means to prevent people or things from being harmed or damaged by it. 保护

  例：

  Such a diet is widely believed to offer protection against a number of cancers.

  这样的日常饮食被广泛认为可以预防多种癌症。

  例：

  It is clear that the primary duty of parents is to provide protection for our children.

  很明显，父母的首要职责就是为孩子提供保护。

• 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. (保险单提供的) 保险 [oft N 'against' n]

  例：

  Insurance can be purchased to provide protection against such risks.

  买保险可以应对此类风险。

• 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. 贸易保护 [商业]

  例：

  Over the same period trade protection has increased in the rich countries.

  在同一时期，富国的贸易保护增强了。