protective

🇬🇧 UK/prә'tektiv/🇺🇸 US
B1

Definitions

adj.

Designed or intended to protect; showing a strong desire to keep someone safe.

保护性的,防护的;有保护欲的

n.

Something that protects, such as a covering or shield.

保护物,防护装置

🧩 Root Breakdown

protectiveother
=protective

Common Collocations

  • 1.protective gear防护装备
  • 2.protective custody保护性羁押
  • 3.protective instinct保护本能
  • 4.protective clothing防护服

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Workers must wear protective gear when handling hazardous chemicals.

  • 2.

    She felt very protective of her younger brother and always stood up for him.

  • 3.

    The government introduced protective legislation to shield consumers from fraud.

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