| 词组 | protective |
| 释义 | protective /prəˈtektɪv/ adjective 1. used for protectionnounsprotective clothing/suit Firefighters wear special protective clothing.protective equipment It is the employer’s responsibility to supply workers with protective equipment such as safety glasses.a protective layer/cover/coating The Earth has a protective layer known as the ozone layer.protective measures Home-owners should take simple protective measures to protect their homes from thieves.prepositionsbe protective against sth (=prevent someone from getting a disease) The drug is protective against the disease.2. wanting to protect someone or something from harm or dangerverbsfeel protective towards sb/sth She had always felt protective towards her younger brother.adverbsfiercely protective He is fiercely protective of his independence.highly protective These dogs are ideal as guard dogs and are highly protective of their owners.too protective/overly protective Parents should try not to be overly protective of their children.prepositionsprotective towards sb/sth also protective of sb/sth formal I can’t help feeling protective towards my kids. |
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