safeguard
gb/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/ us/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
B1
Engelsk
~ 4000
védelmi intézkedés, biztosíték, védőeszköz, megvéd
NAVNEORD
B1
1
Brugsmønster:
a safeguard against [something]
The new law includes safeguards to protect consumers from unfair practices.
Az új törvény védelmi intézkedéseket tartalmaz a fogyasztók tisztességtelen üzleti gyakorlatokkal szembeni védelmére.
Seat belts are an important safeguard in cars.
A biztonsági övek fontos biztonsági eszközök az autókban.
The contract has a safeguard to ensure timely payment.
Firewalls act as safeguards against cyberattacks.
Læringseksempler
A helmet is a safeguard for your head.
A sisak a fejedet védő eszköz.
The rules are a safeguard for workers.
A szabályok védelmet nyújtanak a dolgozóknak.
A password is a safeguard for your email.
The fence is a safeguard for the garden.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'safeguard' with 'safe'. 'Safe' is an adjective or noun meaning secure or a secure box, while 'safeguard' is a noun for something that gives protection.
Betydning
Something that protects from harm
Ordforbindelser
legal safeguard
|important safeguard
|safeguard against fraud
|built-in safeguard
Synonymer
protection (A broader term; can be physical, legal, or emotional.)
|
precaution (Focuses on preventive action rather than ongoing protection.)
Antonymer
risk (Represents exposure to danger, the opposite of protection.)
|
hazard (An actual source of danger rather than something preventing it.)
Temaer
safety
|law
|business
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that keeps people or things safe from harm or danger.
A measure, rule, or device designed to prevent harm, danger, or loss.
UDSAGNSORD
B1
2
megvéd
A2
Brugsmønster:
to safeguard [something] from [something]
The organization works to safeguard endangered species.
A szervezet azon dolgozik, hogy megvédje a veszélyeztetett fajokat.
We need stronger policies to safeguard our data from hackers.
Szigorúbb adatvédelmi szabályokra van szükségünk, hogy megvédjük az adatainkat a hackerektől.
Parents try to safeguard their children from bad influences.
The treaty aims to safeguard peace in the region.
Læringseksempler
I want to safeguard my phone from damage.
Szeretném megvédeni a telefonomat a sérülésektől.
We must safeguard the forest.
Meg kell védenünk az erdőt.
They safeguard the old buildings in the city.
He safeguarded his house with a lock.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'safe' instead of 'safeguard' as a verb; 'safe' is not used as a verb in standard English.
Betydning
To protect from harm or loss
Ordforbindelser
safeguard rights
|safeguard the environment
|safeguard public health
|safeguard information
Synonymer
protect (More general and common; may not imply formal measures.)
|
defend (Often implies active resistance against threats.)
Antonymer
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of protecting.)
|
harm (To cause injury or damage rather than prevent it.)
Temaer
safety
|law
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.
To take action to protect someone or something from harm, danger, or loss.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
safeguard
IPA
GB/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
US/sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
Stavelser og tryk
safe - guard (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (safe)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: safeguard
- Plural: safeguards
Verb
- Base: safeguard
- 3rd Person Singular: safeguards
- Present Participle: safeguarding
- Past: safeguarded
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
as a safeguard
1/ˈæz ə sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
fixed phrase
As a form of protection
To do something to make sure nothing bad happens.
Eksempler
- As a safeguard, we keep copies of all important documents.
- They installed security cameras as a safeguard against theft.
serve as a safeguard
1/sˈɚv ˈæz ə sˈeɪfɡˌɑɹd/
fixed phrase
Function as protection from harm
To act in a way that protects something or someone.
Eksempler
- Regular inspections serve as a safeguard for product quality.
- The agreement serves as a safeguard against conflict.