protection
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/prəˈtekʃn/
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/prəˈtekʃn/
keeping someone or something safe from harm
Wearing a helmet gives protection for your head.
戴头盔可以保护你的头部。
something that keeps you safe
The wall provided good protection from the wind.
这堵墙提供了很好的防风保护。
insurance that pays if something bad happens
This insurance gives protection if your house burns down.
如果您的房屋被烧毁,这份保险提供保障。
helping local businesses by taxing foreign goods
The new law gives protection to local farmers.
新法律为当地农民提供保护。
paying criminals to not harm your business
Some shops pay for protection from gangs.
一些商店支付保护费以避免帮派骚扰。