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