safeguard
verb
noun
ˈseɪfɡɑːd
verb
1
to
protect
something
from
harm
or
damage
保护，保卫〔某物〕
safeguard
sb’s
interests/rights/welfare
etc
The
industry
has
a
duty
to
safeguard
consumers.
这个行业有责任保护消费者。
technology
that
will
safeguard
the
environment
将会保护环境的技术
safeguard
sth
against
sth
a
program
for
safeguarding
the
computer
system
against
viruses
计算机防病毒程序
noun
2
a
rule,
agreement
etc
that
is
intended
to
protect
someone
or
something
from
possible
dangers
or
problems
保障条款; 保护措施
International
safeguards
prevent
the
increase
of
nuclear
weapons.
有国际安全条约防止核武器数量的增加。
[+
against
]
safeguards
against
the
exploitation
of
children
避免儿童遭受剥削的保护措施