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