capable of or intended to protect someone or something 保护的,防护的,意在保护的 protective gloves are worn to minimize injury. 戴防护手套以尽可能减少伤害。 ■having or showing a strong wish to keep someone or something safe from harm (对人或物)有强烈保护意愿的 I felt protective towards her. 我觉得有保护她的责任。 as adults we are naturally protective of children. 马科关切地搂住她的肩膀。 ■(Economics)of or relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition (经济)(贸易)保护的 protective tariffs. 保护性关税。
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(Brit.)a thing that protects someone or something (英)保护物 an effectual protective against the midge. 有效防止摇蚊侵袭的保护物。 ■(dated)a condom (旧)避孕套