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protective

UK //prəˈtektɪv//US //prəˈtektɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'protectus'(保护)的过去分词形式,加上后缀 '-ive' 构成形容词。

adjective

❶ 保护的,防护的。指具有保护功能或倾向,防止某人或某物受到伤害或损害。

“She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.”

(她骑自行车时戴了一顶防护头盔。)

“The mother bear is very protective of her cubs.”

(母熊非常保护她的幼崽。)

同义词:defensive, safeguarding, shielding

常见短语

protective custody — 保护性拘留,指为了保护某人免受伤害而将其拘留或隔离。

“The witness was placed in protective custody for safety.”

(目击者被置于保护性拘留以确保安全。)

protective clothing — 防护服,指为防止危险物质或环境对人体造成伤害而穿的特殊服装。

“Workers in the chemical plant must wear protective clothing.”

(化工厂的工人必须穿防护服。)