vt.

1. 保护，防护[（+against/from）]
   May God protect you from harm.

   愿上帝保佑你免受伤害。

   Wearing dark glasses can protect your eyes from the sun.

   戴墨镜可以保护眼睛不受阳光刺激。

2. 【经】（借着对进口商品征收关税或设限等）保护（本国产业）
3. 为……保险[（+against）]
   The insurance policy protects you against injury.

   如遭伤害，这保险单保证偿付你的损失。

4. 【商】备款以支付（应期汇票，债务等）
5. 在……上装防护装置以免伤害

v.

1. keep safe from harm or injury.
   ▸ [often as adj. protected] aim to preserve (a threatened plant or animal species) by legislating against collecting or hunting.
2. Economics  shield (a domestic industry) from competition by imposing import duties on foreign goods.
3. provide funds to meet (a bill of exchange or commercial draft).