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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   guard

   • IPA[ɡärd]

   美式

   • v.
     watch over in order to protect or control；watch over (someone) to prevent them escaping
   • n.
     a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person formally assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place；a body of soldiers serving to protect a place or person

   • verb: guard, 3rd person present: guards, gerund or present participle: guarding, past tense: guarded, past participle: guarded

   • noun: guard, plural noun: guards

2. • 釋義
   • 片語

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. watch over in order to protect or control the gates were guarded by uniformed soldiers they were sent to guard villagers from attack by bandits
   • ▪ watch over (someone) to prevent them escaping his task was to help guard Japanese soldiers
   • ▪ watch over (someone) to prevent them from escaping police officers were guarding inmates who could not be accommodated in prison 同義詞 keep under surveillance, keep under guard, keep watch over, mind, supervise, ... 更多restrain, control
   • ▪ stay close to (an opponent) in order to prevent a good shot, pass, or drive when a player is so closely guarded he cannot pass the ball
   • 2. protect against damage or harm the company fiercely guarded its independence 同義詞 protect, stand guard over, watch over, look after, keep an eye on, ... 更多take care of, cover, patrol, police, defend, shield, safeguard, preserve, save, keep safe, secure, screen, shelter, fortify, garrison, barricade, man, occupy
   • ▪ take precautions against farmers must guard against sudden changes in the market 同義詞 beware of, keep watch for, be alert to, take care for, keep an eye out for, ... 更多be on the alert for, be on the qui vive for, be on the lookout for, informalkeep one's eyes peeled/skinned for

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person formally assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place a security guard he distracted the soldier on guard duty 同義詞 sentry, sentinel, security guard, nightwatchman, protector, ... 更多defender, guardian, custodian, keeper, scout, lookout, watch, garrison, informalbouncer, archaicwatchman
   • ▪ a body of soldiers serving to protect a place or person the hound belonged to a member of the castle's guard
   • ▪ the household troops of the British army.
   • ▪ North American a prison warder. 同義詞 jailer, warden, prison officer, keeper, incarcerator, ... 更多captor, sentry, warder, wardress, informalscrew, detainer, archaicturnkey
   • 2. a device worn or fitted to prevent injury or damage a retractable blade guard 同義詞 safety guard, safety device, protective device, shield, bulwark, ... 更多screen, fence, fender, bumper, buffer, cushion, pad
   • ▪ a chain attached to a watch or bracelet to prevent loss.
   • 3. a defensive posture adopted in a boxing, fencing, or martial arts contest or in a fight this kick can curl around an otherwise effective guard
   • ▪ a state of caution, vigilance, or preparedness against adverse circumstances he let his guard slip enough to make some unwise comments 同義詞 vigilance, vigil, watch, close watch, monitoring, ... 更多policing, surveillance, sentry duty, watchfulness, caution, heed, attention, care, wariness
   • 4. British an official who rides on and is in general charge of a train.
   • 5. each of two offensive players positioned either side of the center.
   • ▪ each of two backcourt players chiefly responsible for running the team's offense.

   片語

   • drop one's guard
   • stand guard
   • off guard
   • on guard
   • under guard
   • put up one's guard