protected
- IPA[prəˈtɛktɪd]
英式
- preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures；(of a threatened species or area) covered by legislation controlling hunting, collection, or development
- 釋義
形容詞
- 1. preserved from harm, especially by means of formal or legal measures medical facilities have a special protected status under international law 同義詞
- ▪ (of a threatened species or area) covered by legislation controlling hunting, collection, or development bears are a protected species in Michigan and cannot be shot unless they pose an immediate threat a protected bird of prey has been found dead in Bedfordshire 同義詞
- ▪ denoting a tenancy agreement that gives the tenant specific protection against eviction or any rent rises that fall outside certain strict guidelines the flat is occupied by an elderly resident under a protected tenancy
- ▪ denoting sexual activity performed using a condom or other form of protection against sexually transmitted infection.
