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safeguards

UK //ˈseɪfɡɑːdz//US //ˈseɪfɡɑːrdz//

词源

源自中古英语 'saufgarder'(保护),由古法语 'sauve'(安全)和 'garder'(守卫)组合而成。

noun

❶ 保护措施或预防手段,指为防止潜在危险或损害而采取的一系列行动、规则或设备。

“The new law includes safeguards to protect consumers from fraud.”

(新法律包含保护消费者免受欺诈的措施。)

“Safety goggles are essential safeguards when working with chemicals.”

(使用化学品时,护目镜是必不可少的安全防护。)

同义词:protections, precautions, measures

verb

❶ 保护或防御某人或某物免受伤害或危险,通常通过主动措施实现。

“The government safeguards national security through strict regulations.”

(政府通过严格法规保障国家安全。)

“Parents must safeguard their children from online risks.”

(父母必须保护孩子免受网络风险侵害。)

同义词:protect, defend, shield

常见短语

safeguard against — 针对特定威胁采取预防措施,强调提前防范的可能性。

“Regular exercise safeguards against heart disease.”

(定期锻炼能预防心脏病。)