
shields
词源
源自古英语'scield',意为'防护物',与古高地德语'scilt'和古诺尔斯语'skjǫldr'同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语'*skelduz'。
noun
❶ 指用于保护身体免受攻击的防护装备,通常由坚固材料制成,如金属或木材,用于战斗或防御。
“The soldiers raised their shields to block the arrows.”
(士兵们举起盾牌来挡住箭矢。)
“Medieval knights often carried large shields into battle.”
(中世纪的骑士们常常携带大盾牌上战场。)
❶ 比喻性的保护或防御手段,用于防止伤害或危险。
“Education can be a shield against ignorance.”
(教育可以成为对抗无知的盾牌。)
“The new law acts as a shield for consumers against fraud.”
(新法律成为消费者防止欺诈的保护盾。)
verb
❶ 保护某人或某物免受伤害、危险或不良影响。
“She shielded her eyes from the bright sun.”
(她用手遮住眼睛以避开强烈的阳光。)
“The mother shielded her child from the falling debris.”
(母亲保护孩子免受坠落的碎片伤害。)
常见短语
human shield — 指被强迫或自愿站在危险前作为保护屏障的人,常用于战争或冲突情境。
“The militants used civilians as human shields during the conflict.”
(武装分子在冲突期间将平民用作人肉盾牌。)
shield someone from something — 保护某人免受某种不良影响或伤害,常用于描述情感或实际保护。
“Parents often try to shield their children from harsh realities.”
(父母常常试图保护孩子免受残酷现实的伤害。)