protect /prəˈtɛkt/ CET4 TEM4 ( protecting, protected, protects )

• 1. 

  V-T To protect someone or something means to prevent them from being harmed or damaged. 保护

  例：

  So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?

  那么，女性能做什么来保护自己不患心脏病呢？

  例：

  A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind.

  一件薄薄的羊毛长大衣和一条紫色头巾为她挡风。

• 2. 

  V-T If an insurance policy protects you against an event such as death, injury, fire, or theft, the insurance company will give you or your family money if that event happens. 为…保险

  例：

  Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.

  许多制造商都有为敲诈勒索保险的保单。