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guarding

UK //ˈɡɑːdɪŋ//US //ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'garden',最终来自古法语 'garder',意为'看守'或'保护'。

verb

❶ 看守或保护某人或某物,防止其受到伤害或攻击。常用于描述安全保卫或体育比赛中的防守动作。

“The soldiers were guarding the entrance to the palace.”

(士兵们正在守卫宫殿的入口。)

“She is guarding her little brother while their parents are away.”

(父母不在时,她负责照看弟弟。)

同义词:protecting, defending, watching over

常见短语

guard against — 采取措施预防或避免某种危险或不良情况的发生。

“You should guard against catching a cold by wearing warm clothes.”

(你应该穿暖和衣服以防感冒。)