How do you use "protection" in a sentence?

The castle walls provided protection against enemy attacks. Consumer protection laws ensure fair treatment in the marketplace. Sun protection is essential during the summer months.

protection

Q: What does "protection" mean?

The act of keeping someone or something safe Protection refers to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss. It encompasses physical safety measures, legal safeguards, and insurance coverage, as well as emotional or financial security.

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Meaning: The act of keeping someone or something safe

保护，防护

protección, defensa

保護、防護

보호, 방호

Protection refers to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss. It encompasses physical safety measures, legal safeguards, and insurance coverage, as well as emotional or financial security.

「protection」指的是保护某人或某物免受伤害、损坏或损失的行为。它包括物理安全措施、法律保障和保险覆盖，以及情感或财务安全。

«Protection» se refiere al acto de mantener a alguien o algo a salvo de daño, deterioro o pérdida. Abarca medidas de seguridad física, salvaguardas legales y cobertura de seguros, así como seguridad emocional o financiera.

「protection」は、誰かまたは何かを害、損傷、または損失から守る行為を指します。物理的な安全対策、法的保護、保険適用、また感情的または経済的な安全を含みます。

protection은 누군가 또는 무언가를 위해, 손상, 손실로부터 안전하게 지키는 행위를 가리킵니다. 물리적 안전 조치, 법적 보호 장치, 보험 보장은 물론 정서적 또는 재정적 안전까지 포괄합니다.

Examples

The castle walls provided protection against enemy attacks.
城墙提供了抵御敌人攻击的保护。
Las murallas del castillo proporcionaban protección contra los ataques enemigos.
城壁は敵の攻撃に対する防御を提供しました。
성벽은 적의 공격에 대한 방어를 제공했습니다.
Consumer protection laws ensure fair treatment in the marketplace.
消费者保护法确保市场上的公平待遇。
Las leyes de protección al consumidor garantizan un trato justo en el mercado.
消費者保護法は市場での公正な扱いを保証します。
소비자 보호법은 시장에서의 공정한 대우를 보장합니다.
Sun protection is essential during the summer months.
夏季防晒是必不可少的。
La protección solar es esencial durante los meses de verano.
夏の間は日焼け対策が不可欠です。
여름철에는 자외선 차단이 필수적입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Latin 'protectio' meaning 'a covering over', from 'protegere' (to cover in front, protect), from 'pro-' (in front of) and 'tegere' (to cover). Related to 'detect', 'integument', and 'toga'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal