guard
gb/ɡˈɑɹd/ us/ɡˈɑɹd/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2400
őr, biztonsági őr, véd, őriz, védőeszköz, védőburkolat, védőrács, őrt áll, hátvéd
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
A2
1
őr
A2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [security/prison] guard
The museum guard asked us not to touch the exhibits.
A múzeumi őr megkért minket, hogy ne érintsük meg a kiállítási tárgyakat.
A guard stood at the entrance to check IDs.
Egy őr állt a bejáratnál, hogy ellenőrizze az igazolványokat.
The prison guard escorted the inmate back to his cell.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The guard is at the door.
Az őr az ajtónál van.
A guard works at the bank.
Egy biztonsági őr dolgozik a bankban.
I see a guard in the park.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guard' (the person) with 'guard' as a verb (to protect).
Σημασία
person who protects
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
security guard
|prison guard
|guard on duty
|armed guard
Συνώνυμα
security officer (More formal term, often used in professional settings.)
Αντώνυμα
intruder (An intruder is someone who enters a place without permission, the opposite role of a guard.)
Θέματα
security
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A person who watches and keeps people or things safe.
A person whose job is to protect people, places, or things from harm or danger.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to guard [something/someone] from [danger/threat]
Soldiers guarded the border day and night.
A katonák éjjel-nappal védték a határt.
You should guard your personal information online.
Védened kell a személyes adataidat az interneten.
A dog was trained to guard the house.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The dog guards the farm.
A kutya őrzi a gazdaságot.
He guards the door at night.
Éjszaka őrzi az ajtót.
We guard our money.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may incorrectly use 'guard' without an object when they mean 'be careful'. In that case 'be careful' or 'watch out' is more natural.
Σημασία
protect from harm or danger
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
guard against error
|guard the entrance
|guard one's privacy
Συνώνυμα
protect (More general term; 'guard' implies active watching or defending.)
Αντώνυμα
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of guarding.)
Θέματα
security
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ορισμός
To watch and keep someone or something safe.
To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B1
3
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [machine/body] guard
Always wear a mouth guard when playing hockey.
Hokizáskor mindig viselj fogvédőt.
The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidents.
A gépen biztonsági védőburkolat van a balesetek megelőzésére.
He installed a rail guard for the stairs.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I wear a mouth guard for sport.
Sportoláshoz fogvédőt viselek.
The fan has a guard on it.
A ventilátoron van védőrács.
The stairs have a guard.
Σημασία
protective device or cover
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mouth guard
|rail guard
|finger guard
Συνώνυμα
shield (A broader term for something that blocks harm, not always physical equipment.)
Αντώνυμα
exposure (The state of being unprotected.)
Θέματα
safety
|tools
|technology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Something that covers and protects part of your body or an object.
A device or covering that protects a part of the body, equipment, or machinery from damage or injury.
ΡΉΜΑ
B1
4
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to guard [a place/person] against [intruders/visitors]
Police guarded the crime scene until investigators arrived.
A rendőrök őrizték a bűnügyi helyszínt, amíg meg nem érkeztek a nyomozók.
They guarded the celebrity from fans and photographers.
Vigyáztak a hírességre, és távol tartották tőle a rajongókat és a fotósokat.
The gate was guarded at all times.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
Two men guard the door.
Két férfi őrzi az ajtót.
They guard the king.
Ők őrzik a királyt.
He guards the gate.
Σημασία
control access to something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
guard the entrance
|guard the president
Συνώνυμα
patrol (Suggests moving around to monitor an area rather than staying still.)
Αντώνυμα
neglect (Failing to watch over or control access.)
Θέματα
security
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
To watch and stop people from coming in or out without permission.
To watch over and control who can enter or leave a place or approach someone.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
B2
5
hátvéd
B1
She plays as a point guard on her basketball team.
Irányítóként játszik a kosárlabdacsapatában.
The shooting guard scored 20 points in the game.
A dobóhátvéd 20 pontot dobott a mérkőzésen.
He was drafted as an offensive guard in football.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
He is a point guard.
Ő irányító.
She is a guard in basketball.
Kosárlabdában hátvédként játszik.
The guard passed the ball.
Σημασία
defensive sports position
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
point guard
|shooting guard
Συνώνυμα
defender (General term for a defensive player; 'guard' is specific to certain sports.)
Θέματα
sports
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
A player in sports who tries to stop the other team and may start attacks.
A player position in certain sports, especially basketball and American football, responsible for defending and sometimes initiating attacks.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
guard
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑɹd/
US/ɡˈɑɹd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
guard (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (guard)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: guard
- Plural: guard, guards
Verb
- Base: guard
- 3rd Person Singular: guards
- Present Participle: guarding
- Past: guarded
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
drop your guard
1/dɹˈɑp jˈʊɹ ɡˈɑɹd/
idiom
stop protecting yourself too soon/carelessly
To stop being careful about danger before it is safe to do so.
Παραδείγματα
- He dropped his guard and got caught off balance.
- Don't drop your guard until we are sure it's safe.
guard against
1/ɡˈɑɹd əɡˈɛnst/
phrasal verb
take action to prevent harm
To be careful so that something bad does not happen.
Παραδείγματα
- We must guard against complacency.
- You should guard against mistakes by double-checking your work.
let your guard down
1/lˈɛt jˈʊɹ ɡˈɑɹd dˈaʊn/
idiom
stop being careful or alert
To relax and not be careful about danger or problems anymore.
Παραδείγματα
- She never lets her guard down when dealing with strangers.
- I let my guard down and got tricked.
on guard
1/ˈɔn ɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
being watchful for danger
Ready and watching for possible problems or danger.
Παραδείγματα
- The soldiers were on guard all night.
- You must always be on guard against scams.
stand guard
1/stˈænd ɡˈɑɹd/
fixed phrase
stay in place to protect
To stay in one place to protect someone or something.
Παραδείγματα
- Two police officers stood guard outside the building.
- He stood guard at the gate all night.