词组 | safeguard |
释义 | safeguard /ˈseɪfgɑːd $ -gɑːrd/ noun a rule, agreement etc that is intended to protect someone or something from possible dangers or problemsadjectivesan additional/further/extra safeguard He suggested additional safeguards for preventing fraud.a necessary/important safeguard This is an important safeguard for the consumer.an effective safeguard We need effective safeguards to stop people from being charged too much for loans.a proper/adequate/sufficient/appropriate safeguard The company failed to provide adequate safeguards to protect investors.a strong/strict/stringent/tough safeguard He has called for tougher safeguards to protect workers.a built-in safeguard (=one that is part of something) There are built-in safeguards to prevent people from abusing the system.a legal/constitutional/statutory safeguard (=one that is part of the law) Legal safeguards are necessary to protect their money.an environmental safeguard There are environmental safeguards to protect the region’s wildlife.an international safeguard We need international safeguards to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.verbsprovide a safeguard Schools must provide proper safeguards to protect children.introduce/put in place a safeguard The hospital has introduced new safeguards for patients. | What safeguards have been put in place to protect the rights of prisoners?implement a safeguard (=introduce a safeguard that has been agreed) Many of the safeguards that were suggested in the report still haven’t been implemented.build a safeguard into sth (=include a safeguard as part of something) Further safeguards have been built into the project.strengthen/improve a safeguard This new rule is intended to strengthen the safeguards against discrimination.need/require a safeguard Safeguards are needed to ensure the quality of food products.safeguard + nounsa safeguard measure Safeguard measures were introduced.prepositionsa safeguard against sth We need safeguards against the exploitation of children.a safeguard for sb/sth (=to protect them) Unions want safeguards for their members’ rights. |
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