safeguard
- IPA[ˈseɪfɡɑːd]
英式
- a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable
- protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure
verb: safeguard, 3rd person present: safeguards, gerund or present participle: safeguarding, past tense: safeguarded, past participle: safeguarded
noun: safeguard, plural noun: safeguards
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable the charity called for tougher safeguards to protect Britain's remaining natural forests
動詞
- 1. protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure a framework which safeguards employees from exploitation
- 更多解釋
- IPA[ˈsāfˌɡärd]
美式
- a measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable: there were multiple safeguards to prevent the accidental release of a virus
- protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure: low interest rates are offering the opportunity to safeguard their financial futures
Oxford American Dictionary
