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protection

/prəˈtɛkʃən/
pro · tec · tion prə · ˈtɛk · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act of keeping someone or something safe
中文释义
保护
Significado en Español
protección
한국어 뜻
보호
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bảo vệ
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Example Sentence

The helmet gives extra protection.

这顶头盔提供了额外的保护。

Synonyms
safeguard defense shelter
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “protection”:

  1. A exposure
  2. B safeguard
  3. C attack
  4. D danger
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B — safeguard. “protection” means n. the act of keeping someone or something safe

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The high stone walls offered good ______ from the enemy's flying arrows.

  1. A danger
  2. B harm
  3. C protection
  4. D threat
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C — protection. “protection” means n. the act of keeping someone or something safe

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Common questions about “protection”

What does “protection” mean?

protection — n. the act of keeping someone or something safe. In Chinese: 保护.

How do you pronounce “protection”?

protection is pronounced /prəˈtɛkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pro · tec · tion.

How do you use “protection” in a sentence?

The helmet gives extra protection. (这顶头盔提供了额外的保护。)

What are synonyms for “protection”?

safeguard, defense, shelter — all close in meaning to protection (n. the act of keeping someone or something safe).

Is “protection” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. protection appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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