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