0 in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
The police held up their riot shields against the flying rocks and bricks.
The anti-personnel mines were laid as a protective shield around the town.
Anger can function as a shield against (= a way of avoiding) even more painful emotions of loss and hurt.
US When he retired from the police, he had to turn in his shield.
Our school won the county basketball shield this year.
1 to protect someone or something:
She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun.
They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators.
We teach young players how to step in front of the defender and use their body to shield the ball.
Please contact your GP if you think you should be shielding.
2 a piece of metal or other material, carried to protect the front of the body when being attacked, or a person or thing that provides protection:
3 to protect someone or something:
All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters.
They had a collection of shields from many centuries ago.
中文繁体
(舊時的)盾(牌), (警用的)防暴盾牌, 保護物,屏障…
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(旧时的)盾(牌), (警用的)防暴盾牌, 保护物,屏障…
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escudo, proteger, escudo [masculine…
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escudo, proteger…
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盾(たて), ~を保護する, かばう…
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kalkan, siper, koruyucu…
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bouclier [masculine], protection [feminine], écran [masculine]…
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escut, protegir…
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