Safeguard



GRE 蓝宝 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 防卫措施, 防范措施
• ［英］ n. 防卫措施, 防范措施 ( guard against loss or injury)
• ［记］ 组合词: safe ( 安全的) +guard ( 保卫)

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: Middle English saufgarde, from Anglo-French, from sauf safe + garde guard
• Date: 14th century
• 1.
  • a. pass, safe-conduct
  • b. convoy, escort
• 2.
  • a. a precautionary measure, stipulation, or device
  • b. a technical contrivance to prevent accident

II. transitive verb

• Date: 15th century
• 1. to provide a safeguard for
• 2. to make safe ; protect
• Synonyms: see defend

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