1. the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss
保護某人或某物免受傷害、損壞或損失的行為
Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head.
戴上頭盔能為你的頭部提供保護。
The law offers protection to whistleblowers.
這項法律為舉報者提供保護。
Protection Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
protection
noun
快速理解
What does "Protection" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Protection"?
指為防止傷害、損失或危險而採取的行動或提供的狀態。
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防護行為
EN: The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm or damage.
翻譯: 保護某人或某物免受傷害或損壞的行為。
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防護狀態
EN: The state of being kept safe from harm or danger.
翻譯: 處於免受傷害或危險的安全狀態。
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防護措施
EN: Something that provides a shield or defense against a specific threat.
翻譯: 提供抵禦特定威脅的屏障或防禦措施。
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法律保障
EN: Legal or official measures that guard rights, interests, or safety.
翻譯: 保障權利、利益或安全的法律或官方措施。
小提醒：注意 'protection' 是不可數名詞，通常不加 'a' 或使用複數形。例如：'We need protection from the sun.' (正確) / 'We need a protection from the sun.' (不自然)。
發音（How to Pronounce "Protection" in English）
How to pronounce "Protection" in English?"Protection" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Protection" from YouTube Videos
Hadyn Parry: Re-engineering mosquitos to fight disease
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“But it's not one virus, it's four, and the same protection that gives you the antibodies and protects you from the same virus that you had before, actually makes you much more susceptible to the other three.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Protection"?How does "Protection" change by context?
2. something that covers or shields a person or thing
覆蓋或遮蔽某人或某物的東西
Apply sunscreen as a protection against UV rays.
塗抹防曬霜作為抵禦紫外線的保護。
The case offers good protection for the phone.
這個手機殼為手機提供了良好的保護。
3. a system or arrangement that provides safety or security, especially from a government or organization
提供安全或保障的系統或安排，尤指來自政府或組織的
The country has strong environmental protection laws.
這個國家有嚴格的環境保護法規。
Workers demanded better job protection.
工人們要求更好的工作保障。
4. the state of being kept safe from harm or danger
處於免受傷害或危險的安全狀態
The witness was placed under police protection.
證人被置於警方的保護之下。
They sought the protection of the embassy.
他們尋求大使館的庇護。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Protection"?How to make natural sentences with "Protection"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| protection + against + noun | 對抗…的保護 | The vaccine offers protection against the virus. (這種疫苗提供對抗病毒的保護。) |
| protection + from + noun | 免受…的保護 | Wear a hat for protection from the sun. (戴頂帽子以防曬。) |
| under the protection of + noun | 在…的保護之下 | The ancient temple is under the protection of the government. (這座古廟在政府的保護之下。) |
| seek/take protection | 尋求/接受保護 | The refugees sought protection in a neighboring country. (難民在鄰國尋求保護。) |
| provide/offer protection | 提供保護 | The law provides protection for whistleblowers. (這項法律為舉報者提供保護。) |
| need protection | 需要保護 | Endangered species need special protection. (瀕危物種需要特別保護。) |
| financial/legal protection | 金融/法律保護 | The contract includes clauses for legal protection. (這份合約包含了法律保護的條款。) |
| for protection | 為了保護 | He carried the knife for protection. (他帶著那把刀是為了防身。) |
用法說明
How is "Protection" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Protection"?
protection of vs. protection from/against
- protection of 強調「保護的對象」或「保護的行為本身」，後面接被保護的人、事物或概念。
- protection from 和 protection against 強調「防護的來源或威脅」，後面接需要防範的危險、傷害或不良事物。兩者常可互換，但 against 更常暗示對抗較具體或主動的威脅。
- 在法律或正式文件中，protection of 常用於指權利或利益的保障。 EN: The organization fights for the protection of endangered species. 翻譯: 該組織致力於保護瀕危物種。
EN:This cream provides protection from the sun's harmful rays.
翻譯:這款乳霜能提供防曬保護，隔離有害光線。
EN:The law ensures the protection of intellectual property.
翻譯:這項法律保障智慧財產權。
EN:A good helmet offers vital protection against head injuries.
翻譯:一頂好的頭盔能提供對抗頭部傷害的重要保護。
總結建議
一般來說，指出保護對象時用 protection of，指出防範的危險時則用 protection from/against。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Protection" and similar words?How to choose "Protection" vs alternatives?
protection vs defense
protection 強調提供安全、免受傷害的狀態或措施；defense 強調對抗攻擊或威脅的積極行動或手段。
protection vs security
protection 指具體的保護行為或物品；security 更常指安全的整體狀態或系統。
protection vs shelter
protection 涵義較廣，可指抽象或具體的保護；shelter 特指提供遮蔽、棲身的物理場所。
口語用法
How is "Protection" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Protection"?
引述
在口語中，當引述或轉述他人關於保護的言論或想法時，常用 "protection" 來保持原意。 EN: He kept saying, "I need protection," but no one listened. 翻譯: 他一直說：「我需要保護」，但沒人理會。
EN:Her whole argument was about "protection of rights" being fundamental.
翻譯:她的整個論點是關於「權利保護」是根本的。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，會重複或拉長單字來表達強烈需求或諷刺保護的缺乏。 EN: We need pro-tec-tion from all this bureaucracy! 翻譯: 我們需要保～護～來對抗這所有的官僚主義！
EN:What protection? There's no protection here at all.
翻譯:什麼保護？這裡根本沒有任何保護。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，可能會用 "protection" 作為填充詞，帶出後續更具體的內容。 EN: The main issue is... protection... yeah, how we safeguard our data. 翻譯: 主要的問題是…保護…對，就是我們如何保障我們的資料。
EN:So your plan offers, um, protection... but what about after that?
翻譯:所以你的計畫提供了，呃，保護…但那之後呢？
正式寫作注意：上述帶有重複、拉長音或作為停頓填充的用法，僅限於非正式口語對話。在正式報告、學術論文或商業書信中，應使用完整、結構清晰的句子來表達「保護」的概念，避免使用口語填充詞或非標準的發音強調。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Protection"?What fixed phrases with "Protection" should I remember?
protection against
protection against [noun/noun phrase]
對抗某事物的保護
protection for
protection for [person/group/thing]
為某人、群體或事物提供的保護
under the protection of
under the protection of [person/entity/law]
在某個人、實體或法律的保護之下
seek protection
seek protection (from/against)
尋求保護
offer protection
offer protection (to/against)
提供保護
legal protection
legal protection
法律保護
environmental protection
environmental protection
環境保護
child protection
child protection
兒童保護
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Protection"?Which "Protection" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I need a protection from the sun.
✓I need protection from the sun.
當 'protection' 表示一般性的『保護』概念時，通常為不可數名詞，前面不加冠詞 'a'。
×This cream is a protection of UV rays.
✓This cream provides protection against UV rays.
表達『防護、抵禦』某物時，正確的介系詞是 'against' 或 'from'，而非 'of'。動詞搭配常用 'provide', 'offer', 'give' 等。
×He bought a new protections for his phone.
✓He bought a new phone protector / a new case for protection.
'Protection' 作為不可數名詞，沒有複數形式 'protections'。若要指具體的『保護裝置』，應使用 'protector' 或更具體的名詞如 'case', 'cover'。
×For your protection, please to wear a mask.
✓For your protection, please wear a mask.
片語 'for your protection' 用於說明目的，後面接的祈使句或陳述句應使用正確的動詞形式，'please' 後面直接接原形動詞，不加 'to'。
×She is under the protection of her brother.
✓She is under her brother's protection.
雖然 'under the protection of someone' 文法正確，但聽起來較為正式或法律化。在一般情境下，使用所有格形式（如 'her brother's protection'）更為自然和常見。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Protection"?What are tense/participle forms of "Protection"?