protection (for/of sb/sth) (against/from sth)the act of protecting sb/sth; the state of being protected 保护；防卫◆The legislation gives workers legal protection against unfair dismissal. 法律保护工人免遭不公正解雇的侵害。◆Computer users should ensure that their virus protection is up-to-date. 计算机用户应该确保其病毒防护软件及时更新。
() the system of helping an industry in your own country by taxing foreign goods 贸易保护；关税保护制度◆The clothing and footwear industries benefit from trade protection. 制衣和造鞋行业从贸易保护中受益。
() insurance against fire, injury, damage, etc. 保险◆Our policy offers complete protection against fire and theft. 我们的保单全面承保火灾和盗窃险。