safeguard
verb [transitive, intransitive] (formal)to protect something/somebody from loss, harm or damage; to keep something/somebody safe 保护;保障;捍卫 - safeguard something
to safeguard a person’s interests 维护某人的利益 It is hoped that the order will safeguard jobs at the plant. 人们希望这份订单能够保住厂里的工作岗位。 - safeguard something/somebody against/from something
The new card will safeguard the company against fraud. 新卡将保护公司免遭诈骗。 - safeguard against something
The leaflet explains how to safeguard against dangers in the home. 小册子告诉人们在家里如何防备各种危险。
Extra ExamplesThis legislation does not adequately safeguard the rights of consumers. 该立法不足以保障消费者权益。 Try to safeguard the young plants from frost. 要尽量保护幼苗免遭霜冻。 We must take steps to safeguard our environment against these threats. 我们必须采取措施保护环境,免受此类威胁。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- adequately
- properly
- be necessary to
- help (to)
- be designed to
- …
- against
- from
Word Originlate Middle English (denoting protection or safe conduct): from Old French sauve garde, from sauve ‘safe’ + garde ‘guard’.- safeguard something