protective

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Sẵn lòng bảo vệ, che chở

BrE /prəˈtektɪv/ AmE /prəˈtɛktɪv/

adjective en → vi

1 GUARDIANSHIP [attributive / predicative] B1

Sẵn lòng bảo vệ, che chở

feeling or showing a strong desire to protect someone from harm, danger, etc.

  • be protective of somebody/something

Collocations protective of children · protective measures

  • She's very protective of her son.

    Cô ấy rất bảo vệ con trai mình.

2 SHIELD [attributive / predicative] B1

Bảo vệ, che chắn

designed to protect something from damage or injury

  • protective clothing/equipment

Collocations protective gear · protective coating

  • Wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.

    Khi xử lý hóa chất, hãy mang găng tay bảo hộ.

3 LEGAL [attributive / predicative] C1

Bảo vệ quyền lợi pháp lý

designed to protect the legal rights of someone or something

  • protective legislation

Collocations protective laws · protective regulations

  • The new law is protective of the environment.

    Luật mới này bảo vệ môi trường.

1 EMOTIONAL [attributive / predicative] B2

Sẵn lòng bảo vệ khỏi tổn thương tinh thần

feeling or showing a strong desire to protect someone from emotional harm, such as criticism or stress

  • be protective of somebody/something

Collocations protective attitude · protective behavior

  • He has a very protective attitude towards his sister.

    Anh ấy có thái độ bảo vệ rất mạnh mẽ đối với em gái mình.

2 PHYSICAL [attributive / predicative] C1

Bảo vệ khỏi tổn thương vật lý

designed to protect someone from physical harm or injury

  • protective equipment

Collocations protective helmet · protective shield

  • Wear protective gear when playing sports.

    Khi chơi thể thao, hãy mang trang bị bảo hộ.