[] protect (sb/sth) (against/from sth)to make sure that sb/sth is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc. 保护；防护◆You should install software to protect your computer from viruses. 你应该安装软件以保护你的计算机不受病毒侵害。◆The role of the board of directors is to protect the interests of shareholders. 董事会的作用是保护股东的利益。◆a password-protected website (= one you can only visit if you know the right code) 受密码保护的网站
() [] protect (sb/sth) (against sth)to provide sb/sth with insurance against fire, injury, damage, etc. 投保；为…买保险◆Different types of policies protect against different risks. 不同种类的保单规避不同的风险。
() [] to help an industry in your own country by taxing goods from other countries so that there is less competition （通过徵关税）保护（国内企业）；实行贸易保护◆Import restrictions were imposed to protect domestic industries. 为了保护国内产业而实行进口限制。◆a protected industry 受保护的产业