protect

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Bảo vệ, phòng vệ

BrE /prəˈtekt/ AmE /prəˈtekt/

verb en → vi

past protected pp protected ing protecting

1 DEFEND [transitive] A2

Bảo vệ, phòng vệ

to keep someone or something safe from harm, attack, etc.

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect the environment · protect children from violence

  • The army is protecting the city from attack.

    Quân đội đang bảo vệ thành phố khỏi cuộc tấn công.

2 GUARD [transitive] A2

Bảo quản, giữ gìn

to keep something safe and prevent it from being damaged or stolen

  • protect something (from/against something)

Collocations protect your skin from the sun · protect a painting from damage

  • Wear sunscreen to protect your skin.

    Sử dụng kem chống nắng để bảo vệ làn da của bạn.

3 INSURE [transitive] B1

Bảo hiểm, đảm bảo an toàn cho

to make sure that someone or something is safe and will not be harmed, damaged, etc.

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect your health with exercise · protect yourself from illness

  • Regular exercise can protect you against heart disease.

    Thể dục đều đặn có thể bảo vệ bạn khỏi bệnh tim mạch.

4 HINDER [transitive] B2

Ngăn cản, làm chậm tiến trình

to prevent someone from doing something or stop them from succeeding in what they want to do

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect a project from delays · protect your rights

  • The new law will protect citizens' rights.

    Luật mới sẽ bảo vệ quyền của công dân.

1 SHIELD [transitive] B1

Che chắn, bảo vệ bằng vật cản

to keep someone or something safe from harm, attack, etc., by using a physical barrier

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect a car with a cover · protect your eyes from the sun

  • Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

    Đeo kính râm để bảo vệ mắt.

2 GUARD [transitive] B1

Bảo quản bằng vật cản, giữ gìn

to keep something safe and prevent it from being damaged or stolen, often by using a physical barrier

  • protect something (from/against something)

Collocations protect a painting from damage · protect your skin from the sun

  • Use sunscreen to protect your skin.

    Sử dụng kem chống nắng để bảo vệ làn da.

3 INSURE [transitive] B2

Bảo hiểm vật chất, đảm bảo an toàn cho

to make sure that someone or something is safe and will not be harmed, damaged, etc., often by using a physical barrier

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect your health with exercise · protect yourself from illness

  • Regular exercise can protect you against heart disease.

    Thể dục đều đặn có thể bảo vệ bạn khỏi bệnh tim mạch.

4 HINDER [transitive] C1

Ngăn cản bằng vật cản, làm chậm tiến trình

to prevent someone from doing something or stop them from succeeding in what they want to do, often by using a physical barrier

  • protect somebody/something (from/against something)

Collocations protect a project from delays · protect your rights

  • The new law will protect citizens' rights.

    Luật mới sẽ bảo vệ quyền của công dân.