safeguard

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++safe·guard1 /ˈseɪfɡɑːd $ -ɡɑːrd/ ●○○ verb [transitive]  PROTECTto protect something from harm or damage 保护，保卫〔某物〕safeguard somebody’s interests/rights/welfare etc The industry has a duty to safeguard consumers. 这个行业有责任保护消费者。 technology that will safeguard the environment 将会保护环境的技术safeguard something against something a program for safeguarding the computer system against viruses 计算机系统防病毒程序► see thesaurus at protect→ See Verb table

Examples from the Corpus

safeguard• There are also important questions about the handling, safeguarding and transport of missile systems.• Smallfry wanted to safeguard him against danger and jealousy.• Filing the will with the clerk is simply a way of safeguarding it, and nothing else.• It was always an objective of the sadly-moribund Vulcan Association that the future of the aircraft be safeguarded once retired.• Unless we fight pollution now, we cannot safeguard our children's future.• The new legislation will safeguard the rights of low-paid workers.• The humanitarian reasons for safeguarding this provision should be sufficient in themselves.• The deal should safeguard thousands of jobs.• Effective programs are available to safeguard your data against computer viruses.• Be sure to safeguard your passport at all times.safeguard2 ●○○ noun [countable]  PROTECTa rule, agreement etc that is intended to protect someone or something from possible dangers or problems 保障条款；保护措施 International safeguards prevent the increase of nuclear weapons. 国际安全条约防止核武器数量增加。safeguard against safeguards against the exploitation of children 避免儿童遭受剥削的保护措施

Examples from the Corpus

safeguard• As a safeguard against misuse, memorize your PIN number immediately and destroy this advice slip.• It is a safeguard to permit volumes to be regarded as full when exact filling is not possible.• There's a safeguard built into the tenancy agreement that says the landlord must give you three months' notice to quit.• Life includes contact with men in a caring situation, ensuring appropriate safeguards are taken.• There are safeguards against each of these possibilities.• We want something written into the Bill that makes it likely that some of the consumer safeguards will become a reality.• The nuclear arsenal of the former Soviet Union was scattered among four new countries with few safeguards.• Jermyn will hold the information as a personal safeguard for himself against Harold, whom he now hates.• One then posed the question whether fairness required any additional procedural safeguards.• Anti-virus software is a simple safeguard that many computer users have not bothered to install.safeguard against• Save your files regularly as a safeguard against loss of data.From Longman Business Dictionarysafeguardsafe‧guard1 /ˈseɪfgɑːd-gɑːrd/ verb [intransitive, transitive] to protect something from harm or damageFurther regulations must be introduced to safeguard the environment.safeguard againstWe will safeguard against future problems by appointing a quality control inspector.→ See Verb tablesafeguardsafeguard2 noun [countable] a rule, law etc that is intended to protect someone or something from possible dangers or problemsThe law contains important safeguards to protect housebuyers.safeguard againstThe reserve fund is a safeguard against financial shortfalls.

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safe‧guard¹ /ˈseɪfɡɑːd $ -ɡɑːrd/ verb [transitive]
to protect something from harm or damage
    safeguard sb’s interests/rights/welfare etc
    The industry has a duty to safeguard consumers.
    technology that will safeguard the environment
    safeguard something against something
    a program for safeguarding the computer system against viruses
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ protect to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness: Don’t worry, I’ll protect you. | The government wants to protect the environment. | Eating healthily helps to protect against many diseases.
   ▪ give/offer/provide protection to protect someone from something harmful: Wearing a hat offers some protection from the sun. | The drug can give protection against cancer. | The law provides no protection.
   ▪ guard to protect a person, place, or object by staying near them and watching them: Police officers guarded the entrance to the building. | He is guarded by armed men.
   ▪ save to protect someone or something when they are in danger of being harmed or destroyed: Local people are fighting to save the theatre from demolition. | Emergency aid could save millions of people who are threatened with starvation.
   ▪ preserve to keep something, especially buildings or the environment, from being harmed, destroyed, or changed too much: The organization works to preserve forests. | There is little money for preserving historic buildings.
   ▪ safeguard to protect something important, such as people’s rights, interests, jobs, health etc: The deal will safeguard 200 jobs at the factory. | Laws should do more to safeguard the rights of victims.
   ▪ shield to put something in front of something else to protect it. Also used to talk about protecting people from unpleasant situations: He lifted his hand to shield his eyes from the light. | They thought the public should be shielded from the truth.
   ▪ shelter to provide a place where someone or something is protected from the weather or from danger: The village is sheltered by a belt of trees. | His family had sheltered Jews during the war.
   ▪ harbour British English, harbor American English to help and protect someone who has done something illegal, and prevent the police from finding them: He is accused of harbouring suspected terrorists.

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safeguard² noun [countable]
a rule, agreement etc that is intended to protect someone or something from possible dangers or problems:
    International safeguards prevent the increase of nuclear weapons.
    safeguard against
    safeguards against the exploitation of children