protectively
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/prəˈtektɪvli/
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/prəˈtektɪvli/
in a way that shows you want to keep someone or something safe
She held her little brother's hand protectively as they crossed the busy street.
她保護性地牽著弟弟的手,當他們穿過繁忙的街道。