Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
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.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'guard' (the person) with 'guard' as a verb (to protect).
Jelentés
person who protects
Szókapcsolatok
security guard
|prison guard
|guard on duty
|armed guard
Szinonimák
security officer (More formal term, often used in professional settings.)
Antonimák
intruder (An intruder is someone who enters a place without permission, the opposite role of a guard.)
Témák
security
|law
|daily life
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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.
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
The dog guards the farm.
A kutya őrzi a gazdaságot.
He guards the door at night.
Éjszaka őrzi az ajtót.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may incorrectly use 'guard' without an object when they mean 'be careful'. In that case 'be careful' or 'watch out' is more natural.
Jelentés
protect from harm or danger
Szókapcsolatok
guard against error
|guard the entrance
|guard one's privacy
Szinonimák
protect (More general term; 'guard' implies active watching or defending.)
Antonimák
endanger (To put in danger, the opposite of guarding.)
Témák
security
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definíció
To watch and keep someone or something safe.
To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
I wear a mouth guard for sport.
Sportoláshoz fogvédőt viselek.
The fan has a guard on it.
A ventilátoron van védőrács.
Jelentés
protective device or cover
Szókapcsolatok
mouth guard
|rail guard
|finger guard
Szinonimák
shield (A broader term for something that blocks harm, not always physical equipment.)
Antonimák
exposure (The state of being unprotected.)
Témák
safety
|tools
|technology
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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.
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
Two men guard the door.
Két férfi őrzi az ajtót.
They guard the king.
Ők őrzik a királyt.
Jelentés
control access to something
Szókapcsolatok
guard the entrance
|guard the president
Szinonimák
patrol (Suggests moving around to monitor an area rather than staying still.)
Antonimák
neglect (Failing to watch over or control access.)
Témák
security
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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.
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.
Példák tanulóknak
He is a point guard.
Ő irányító.
She is a guard in basketball.
Kosárlabdában hátvédként játszik.
The guard passed the ball.
Jelentés
defensive sports position
Szókapcsolatok
point guard
|shooting guard
Szinonimák
defender (General term for a defensive player; 'guard' is specific to certain sports.)
Témák
sports
|core_vocabulary
Definíció
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.