shield /ʃiːld/ CET4 TEM4 ( shielding, shielded, shields )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT Something or someone which is a shield against a particular danger or risk provides protection from it. 防护物; 保护人

  例：

  He used his left hand as a shield against the reflecting sunlight.

  他用左手遮挡反射过来的阳光。

• 2. 

  V-T If something or someone shields you from a danger or risk, they protect you from it. 保护

  例：

  He shielded his head from the sun with an old sack.

  他用一个旧袋子遮住头来防晒。

• 3. 

  V-T If you shield your eyes, you put your hand above your eyes to protect them from direct sunlight. 遮挡

  例：

  He squinted and shielded his eyes.

  他眯着眼并遮住眼睛。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A shield is a large piece of metal or leather which soldiers used to carry to protect their bodies while they were fighting. 盾

  例：

  He clanged his sword three times on his shield.

  他用他的剑当当当地敲了3下盾。

• 5. 

  N-COUNT A shield is a sports prize or badge that is shaped like a shield. 盾形奖章; 盾形徽章