guard
gb/ɡˈɑɹd/ us/ɡˈɑɹd/
A2
Englanti
~ 2400
őr, biztonsági őr, véd, őriz, védőeszköz, védőburkolat, védőrács, őrt áll, hátvéd
SUBSTANTIIVI
A2
1
őr
A2
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guard' (the person) with 'guard' as a verb (to protect).
Merkitys
person who protects
Kollokaatiot
security guard
|prison guard
|guard on duty
|armed guard
Synonyymit
security officer (More formal term, often used in professional settings.)
Antonyymit
intruder (An intruder is someone who enters a place without permission, the opposite role of a guard.)
Teemat
security
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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.
VERBI
B1
2
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
The dog guards the farm.
A kutya őrzi a gazdaságot.
He guards the door at night.
Éjszaka őrzi az ajtót.
We guard our money.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may incorrectly use 'guard' without an object when they mean 'be careful'. In that case 'be careful' or 'watch out' is more natural.
Merkitys
protect from harm or danger
Kollokaatiot
guard against error
|guard the entrance
|guard one's privacy
Synonyymit
protect (More general term; 'guard' implies active watching or defending.)
Antonyymit
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of guarding.)
Teemat
security
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Määritelmä
To watch and keep someone or something safe.
To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B1
3
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
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.
Merkitys
protective device or cover
Kollokaatiot
mouth guard
|rail guard
|finger guard
Synonyymit
shield (A broader term for something that blocks harm, not always physical equipment.)
Antonyymit
exposure (The state of being unprotected.)
Teemat
safety
|tools
|technology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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.
VERBI
B1
4
Käyttömalli:
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
Two men guard the door.
Két férfi őrzi az ajtót.
They guard the king.
Ők őrzik a királyt.
He guards the gate.
Merkitys
control access to something
Kollokaatiot
guard the entrance
|guard the president
Synonyymit
patrol (Suggests moving around to monitor an area rather than staying still.)
Antonyymit
neglect (Failing to watch over or control access.)
Teemat
security
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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.
SUBSTANTIIVI
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
He is a point guard.
Ő irányító.
She is a guard in basketball.
Kosárlabdában hátvédként játszik.
The guard passed the ball.
Merkitys
defensive sports position
Kollokaatiot
point guard
|shooting guard
Synonyymit
defender (General term for a defensive player; 'guard' is specific to certain sports.)
Teemat
sports
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
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.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
guard
IPA
GB/ɡˈɑɹd/
US/ɡˈɑɹd/
Tavut ja painotus
guard (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (guard)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: guard
- Plural: guard, guards
Verb
- Base: guard
- 3rd Person Singular: guards
- Present Participle: guarding
- Past: guarded
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- Two police officers stood guard outside the building.
- He stood guard at the gate all night.