Definition of protective in English:

protective

adjective prəˈtɛktɪvprəˈtɛktɪv

1Intended 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。
Example sentencesExamples
- Although carbohydrates boosted blood sugar, protein produced stable glucose levels that may be more protective against afternoon tiredness.
- Antioxidant micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables have been shown in numerous studies to be protective against cancer.
- Evidently, whatever sort of debilitating bug was on that disk, it had so far managed to get past one of the best protective programs available.
- They are calling for protective barriers to be put in place and intend to raise awareness on this issue at the ceremony.
- But there is no treatment known to eliminate them, although the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables are protective against many things.
- Surely, it was an inconvenient oddity - the thin silk kimonos favored by geisha were more decorative than protective against the elements.
- One day I opened up a disposable camera package in my classroom, which came in an anti-x-ray metal foil packet and was wrapped in a cardboard protective lining.
- A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E), available in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought to be protective against stomach cancer.
- So in terms of making the country work to be protective against these kinds of things, we have a way to go.
- He added: ‘Anyone moving sandbags should do so carefully as they are heavy, and people should wear protective gloves.’
- As he arrived he saw neighbours being forced back from the house by the intense heat of the inferno, and dashed towards the end terrace house without stopping to put on any protective fireproof clothing or his breathing gear.
- Elevation and windage are adjustable by removing the two protective covers over the setscrews on the front of the sight housing.
- And that's not to mention research showing that beer is protective against gallstone formation, osteoporosis and even diabetes.
- These protective zones also surround public and private vehicles.
- Affluent populations are, in general, the first to take up practices that are perceived as protective of child health; in the latter part of the decade, this meant declining immunisation.
- However, we do also know that activity is good for you, and even protective against some of the more terminal conditions that we can get, like the aforementioned heart attacks.
- The blade body consists of a spar assembly, leading edge protective strips, skins over a honeycomb core and a trailing edge strip.
- Other male contraceptive formulations in production have been shown to decrease good HDL cholesterol levels, which are protective against heart disease.
- In epidemiologic studies, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are often more protective against diseases than fibre supplements.
Synonyms
preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive, safety, precautionary, preventive, preventative, covering
waterproof, fireproof, heatproof, insulating
shatterproof, toughened, armoured
1. 1.1 Having or showing a strong wish to protect someone or something.
  保护的，防护的，意在保护的
  I felt protective towards her
  我觉得有保护她的责任。
  as adults we are naturally protective of children
  Example sentencesExamples
  Be protective of your account numbers, passwords and Social Security number.
  Plus, much as I hated Rachel, she was my sister, and I guess I was a little protective.
  Still, she could help but feel a little protective.
  Could it have anything to do with my dog being protective of me?
  His mother was protective of him - she had been ever since his father had died - but she wasn't letting him live his own life.
  All fathers act a little protective, especially to their daughters.
  Females are protective of their young and care for them for about a year, even though the young are weaned and begin hunting for food at about two or three months.
  The intelligence community will always be protective of sources and methods.
  He is somewhat of a loner, rather introverted, and protective of his ‘space.’
  I guess I was a bit protective of Beth, but she was my cousin and one of my best friends, and I knew Jake and Matt too well to want her to be with either of them.
  My parents raised him to be respectful of all women, and he is protective of me and my mother.
  Suddenly, I'm feeling a bit protective of her, too.
  They stated being protective of their time, cautiously deciding how it would be best utilized.
  I understand why he is so protective of his only girl, but sometimes it eats me up inside that I have to lie to him constantly.
  He thought of her as his little girl still, so sometimes he was a bit protective.
  These systems are often rigidly organized and protective of their members.
  He also is protective of his Hall of Fame legacy.
  Four girls appear, dressed in white afternoon dresses with full skirts and short sleeves, the picture of mid-adolescent or young womanhood, protective of each other in a two by two pattern.
  As such, he was steeped in the culture of his job - this means that he was protective of his trust assets and of his beneficiaries' apparent requirements.
  I knew he must have been kidding, but I felt a bit protective about Stephanie, even though she completely hated me.
  Synonyms
  solicitous, caring, mindful, careful, wary, watchful, vigilant, warm, paternal/maternal, fatherly/motherly, gallant, chivalrous
  overprotective, possessive, jealous, clinging
2. 1.2Economics Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition.
  〔经济〕（贸易）保护的
  protective tariffs
  保护性关税。
  Example sentencesExamples
  They advocated protective tariffs for industry, a national bank, and plenty of public works and patronage.
  His intention was to assist in the creation of a viable and efficient indigenous cement industry, and it was part of the strategy to build up an industrial base here behind protective tariffs.
  The Tariff Reformers advocated protective indirect taxes to raise such revenues: the Liberals legislated for expanded direct taxes.
  In 1821 the Congressional Committee of Manufacturers issued a report calling for protective tariffs to expand industry.
  If the single tax raised all the revenue needed by government, it would render a protective tariff unnecessary for revenue raising.

noun prəˈtɛktɪv

British

1A thing that protects someone or something.
保护的，防护的，意在保护的
an effectual protective against the midge
有效防止摇蚊侵袭的保护物。
Example sentencesExamples
- These fake programs are promoted vigorously on the Internet, and many computer users are lured into installing what they think is a protective.
1. 1.1dated A condom.
  〈旧〉避孕套

Derivatives

protectively

adverb prəˈtɛktɪvliprəˈtɛktɪvli

Then she's held down protectively by her friend for the duration.
Example sentencesExamples
- Then she drew the curtains and arranged the sectional sofa protectively around us like stagecoaches.
- Her thin arms are crossed protectively across her flat chest, and there's a small scar beneath her mouth.
- It was a peaceful area, where the grass was soft and the trees surrounded them protectively.
- His arm slid protectively around my back, and pulled me tighter in his embrace.

protectiveness

noun prəˈtɛktɪvnəsprəˈtɛktɪvnəs

Possessiveness, jealousy, and protectiveness are high.
Example sentencesExamples
- On the contrary, one of the companions of belief is protectiveness - towards self, family, children, home, nation.
- I'll make one further complaint, not against the poet, but against the protectiveness of some of his supporters.
- You'll note a feral protectiveness - a wariness, a mistrust.
- Now I think of all the good things about her and once again feel that protectiveness and care for her.

Definition of protective in US English:

protective

adjectiveprəˈtɛktɪvprəˈtektiv

1Capable 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。
Example sentencesExamples
- In epidemiologic studies, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are often more protective against diseases than fibre supplements.
- Elevation and windage are adjustable by removing the two protective covers over the setscrews on the front of the sight housing.
- So in terms of making the country work to be protective against these kinds of things, we have a way to go.
- Antioxidant micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables have been shown in numerous studies to be protective against cancer.
- He added: ‘Anyone moving sandbags should do so carefully as they are heavy, and people should wear protective gloves.’
- But there is no treatment known to eliminate them, although the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables are protective against many things.
- Affluent populations are, in general, the first to take up practices that are perceived as protective of child health; in the latter part of the decade, this meant declining immunisation.
- A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E), available in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought to be protective against stomach cancer.
- Although carbohydrates boosted blood sugar, protein produced stable glucose levels that may be more protective against afternoon tiredness.
- As he arrived he saw neighbours being forced back from the house by the intense heat of the inferno, and dashed towards the end terrace house without stopping to put on any protective fireproof clothing or his breathing gear.
- However, we do also know that activity is good for you, and even protective against some of the more terminal conditions that we can get, like the aforementioned heart attacks.
- They are calling for protective barriers to be put in place and intend to raise awareness on this issue at the ceremony.
- Other male contraceptive formulations in production have been shown to decrease good HDL cholesterol levels, which are protective against heart disease.
- And that's not to mention research showing that beer is protective against gallstone formation, osteoporosis and even diabetes.
- The blade body consists of a spar assembly, leading edge protective strips, skins over a honeycomb core and a trailing edge strip.
- One day I opened up a disposable camera package in my classroom, which came in an anti-x-ray metal foil packet and was wrapped in a cardboard protective lining.
- Surely, it was an inconvenient oddity - the thin silk kimonos favored by geisha were more decorative than protective against the elements.
- These protective zones also surround public and private vehicles.
- Evidently, whatever sort of debilitating bug was on that disk, it had so far managed to get past one of the best protective programs available.
Synonyms
preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive, safety, precautionary, preventive, preventative, covering
1. 1.1 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 toward her
  我觉得有保护她的责任。
  Marco wrapped a protective arm around her shoulder
  马科关切地搂住她的肩膀。
  Example sentencesExamples
  My parents raised him to be respectful of all women, and he is protective of me and my mother.
  His mother was protective of him - she had been ever since his father had died - but she wasn't letting him live his own life.
  I knew he must have been kidding, but I felt a bit protective about Stephanie, even though she completely hated me.
  All fathers act a little protective, especially to their daughters.
  Plus, much as I hated Rachel, she was my sister, and I guess I was a little protective.
  Could it have anything to do with my dog being protective of me?
  They stated being protective of their time, cautiously deciding how it would be best utilized.
  Be protective of your account numbers, passwords and Social Security number.
  He is somewhat of a loner, rather introverted, and protective of his ‘space.’
  He also is protective of his Hall of Fame legacy.
  As such, he was steeped in the culture of his job - this means that he was protective of his trust assets and of his beneficiaries' apparent requirements.
  Females are protective of their young and care for them for about a year, even though the young are weaned and begin hunting for food at about two or three months.
  Still, she could help but feel a little protective.
  The intelligence community will always be protective of sources and methods.
  I guess I was a bit protective of Beth, but she was my cousin and one of my best friends, and I knew Jake and Matt too well to want her to be with either of them.
  I understand why he is so protective of his only girl, but sometimes it eats me up inside that I have to lie to him constantly.
  These systems are often rigidly organized and protective of their members.
  He thought of her as his little girl still, so sometimes he was a bit protective.
  Four girls appear, dressed in white afternoon dresses with full skirts and short sleeves, the picture of mid-adolescent or young womanhood, protective of each other in a two by two pattern.
  Suddenly, I'm feeling a bit protective of her, too.
  Synonyms
  solicitous, caring, mindful, careful, wary, watchful, vigilant, warm, maternal, paternal, fatherly, motherly, gallant, chivalrous
2. 1.2Economics Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition.
  〔经济〕（贸易）保护的
  protective tariffs
  保护性关税。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His intention was to assist in the creation of a viable and efficient indigenous cement industry, and it was part of the strategy to build up an industrial base here behind protective tariffs.
  In 1821 the Congressional Committee of Manufacturers issued a report calling for protective tariffs to expand industry.
  The Tariff Reformers advocated protective indirect taxes to raise such revenues: the Liberals legislated for expanded direct taxes.
  If the single tax raised all the revenue needed by government, it would render a protective tariff unnecessary for revenue raising.
  They advocated protective tariffs for industry, a national bank, and plenty of public works and patronage.

词汇	protective
释义	Definition of protective in English: protective adjective prəˈtɛktɪvprəˈtɛktɪv 1Intended 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。 Example sentencesExamples Although carbohydrates boosted blood sugar, protein produced stable glucose levels that may be more protective against afternoon tiredness. Antioxidant micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables have been shown in numerous studies to be protective against cancer. Evidently, whatever sort of debilitating bug was on that disk, it had so far managed to get past one of the best protective programs available. They are calling for protective barriers to be put in place and intend to raise awareness on this issue at the ceremony. But there is no treatment known to eliminate them, although the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables are protective against many things. Surely, it was an inconvenient oddity - the thin silk kimonos favored by geisha were more decorative than protective against the elements. One day I opened up a disposable camera package in my classroom, which came in an anti-x-ray metal foil packet and was wrapped in a cardboard protective lining. A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E), available in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought to be protective against stomach cancer. So in terms of making the country work to be protective against these kinds of things, we have a way to go. He added: ‘Anyone moving sandbags should do so carefully as they are heavy, and people should wear protective gloves.’ As he arrived he saw neighbours being forced back from the house by the intense heat of the inferno, and dashed towards the end terrace house without stopping to put on any protective fireproof clothing or his breathing gear. Elevation and windage are adjustable by removing the two protective covers over the setscrews on the front of the sight housing. And that's not to mention research showing that beer is protective against gallstone formation, osteoporosis and even diabetes. These protective zones also surround public and private vehicles. Affluent populations are, in general, the first to take up practices that are perceived as protective of child health; in the latter part of the decade, this meant declining immunisation. However, we do also know that activity is good for you, and even protective against some of the more terminal conditions that we can get, like the aforementioned heart attacks. The blade body consists of a spar assembly, leading edge protective strips, skins over a honeycomb core and a trailing edge strip. Other male contraceptive formulations in production have been shown to decrease good HDL cholesterol levels, which are protective against heart disease. In epidemiologic studies, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are often more protective against diseases than fibre supplements. Synonyms preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive, safety, precautionary, preventive, preventative, covering waterproof, fireproof, heatproof, insulating shatterproof, toughened, armoured 1.1 Having or showing a strong wish to protect someone or something. 保护的，防护的，意在保护的 I felt protective towards her 我觉得有保护她的责任。 as adults we are naturally protective of children Example sentencesExamples Be protective of your account numbers, passwords and Social Security number. Plus, much as I hated Rachel, she was my sister, and I guess I was a little protective. Still, she could help but feel a little protective. Could it have anything to do with my dog being protective of me? His mother was protective of him - she had been ever since his father had died - but she wasn't letting him live his own life. All fathers act a little protective, especially to their daughters. Females are protective of their young and care for them for about a year, even though the young are weaned and begin hunting for food at about two or three months. The intelligence community will always be protective of sources and methods. He is somewhat of a loner, rather introverted, and protective of his ‘space.’ I guess I was a bit protective of Beth, but she was my cousin and one of my best friends, and I knew Jake and Matt too well to want her to be with either of them. My parents raised him to be respectful of all women, and he is protective of me and my mother. Suddenly, I'm feeling a bit protective of her, too. They stated being protective of their time, cautiously deciding how it would be best utilized. I understand why he is so protective of his only girl, but sometimes it eats me up inside that I have to lie to him constantly. He thought of her as his little girl still, so sometimes he was a bit protective. These systems are often rigidly organized and protective of their members. He also is protective of his Hall of Fame legacy. Four girls appear, dressed in white afternoon dresses with full skirts and short sleeves, the picture of mid-adolescent or young womanhood, protective of each other in a two by two pattern. As such, he was steeped in the culture of his job - this means that he was protective of his trust assets and of his beneficiaries' apparent requirements. I knew he must have been kidding, but I felt a bit protective about Stephanie, even though she completely hated me. Synonyms solicitous, caring, mindful, careful, wary, watchful, vigilant, warm, paternal/maternal, fatherly/motherly, gallant, chivalrous overprotective, possessive, jealous, clinging 1.2Economics Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition. 〔经济〕（贸易）保护的 protective tariffs 保护性关税。 Example sentencesExamples They advocated protective tariffs for industry, a national bank, and plenty of public works and patronage. His intention was to assist in the creation of a viable and efficient indigenous cement industry, and it was part of the strategy to build up an industrial base here behind protective tariffs. The Tariff Reformers advocated protective indirect taxes to raise such revenues: the Liberals legislated for expanded direct taxes. In 1821 the Congressional Committee of Manufacturers issued a report calling for protective tariffs to expand industry. If the single tax raised all the revenue needed by government, it would render a protective tariff unnecessary for revenue raising. noun prəˈtɛktɪv British 1A thing that protects someone or something. 保护的，防护的，意在保护的 an effectual protective against the midge 有效防止摇蚊侵袭的保护物。 Example sentencesExamples These fake programs are promoted vigorously on the Internet, and many computer users are lured into installing what they think is a protective. 1.1dated A condom. 〈旧〉避孕套 Derivatives protectively adverb prəˈtɛktɪvliprəˈtɛktɪvli Then she's held down protectively by her friend for the duration. Example sentencesExamples Then she drew the curtains and arranged the sectional sofa protectively around us like stagecoaches. Her thin arms are crossed protectively across her flat chest, and there's a small scar beneath her mouth. It was a peaceful area, where the grass was soft and the trees surrounded them protectively. His arm slid protectively around my back, and pulled me tighter in his embrace. protectiveness noun prəˈtɛktɪvnəsprəˈtɛktɪvnəs Possessiveness, jealousy, and protectiveness are high. Example sentencesExamples On the contrary, one of the companions of belief is protectiveness - towards self, family, children, home, nation. I'll make one further complaint, not against the poet, but against the protectiveness of some of his supporters. You'll note a feral protectiveness - a wariness, a mistrust. Now I think of all the good things about her and once again feel that protectiveness and care for her. Definition of protective in US English: protective adjectiveprəˈtɛktɪvprəˈtektiv 1Capable 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。 Example sentencesExamples In epidemiologic studies, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits are often more protective against diseases than fibre supplements. Elevation and windage are adjustable by removing the two protective covers over the setscrews on the front of the sight housing. So in terms of making the country work to be protective against these kinds of things, we have a way to go. Antioxidant micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables have been shown in numerous studies to be protective against cancer. He added: ‘Anyone moving sandbags should do so carefully as they are heavy, and people should wear protective gloves.’ But there is no treatment known to eliminate them, although the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables are protective against many things. Affluent populations are, in general, the first to take up practices that are perceived as protective of child health; in the latter part of the decade, this meant declining immunisation. A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins (A, C and E), available in fresh fruit and vegetables, is thought to be protective against stomach cancer. Although carbohydrates boosted blood sugar, protein produced stable glucose levels that may be more protective against afternoon tiredness. As he arrived he saw neighbours being forced back from the house by the intense heat of the inferno, and dashed towards the end terrace house without stopping to put on any protective fireproof clothing or his breathing gear. However, we do also know that activity is good for you, and even protective against some of the more terminal conditions that we can get, like the aforementioned heart attacks. They are calling for protective barriers to be put in place and intend to raise awareness on this issue at the ceremony. Other male contraceptive formulations in production have been shown to decrease good HDL cholesterol levels, which are protective against heart disease. And that's not to mention research showing that beer is protective against gallstone formation, osteoporosis and even diabetes. The blade body consists of a spar assembly, leading edge protective strips, skins over a honeycomb core and a trailing edge strip. One day I opened up a disposable camera package in my classroom, which came in an anti-x-ray metal foil packet and was wrapped in a cardboard protective lining. Surely, it was an inconvenient oddity - the thin silk kimonos favored by geisha were more decorative than protective against the elements. These protective zones also surround public and private vehicles. Evidently, whatever sort of debilitating bug was on that disk, it had so far managed to get past one of the best protective programs available. Synonyms preservative, protecting, safeguarding, shielding, defensive, safety, precautionary, preventive, preventative, covering 1.1 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 toward her 我觉得有保护她的责任。 Marco wrapped a protective arm around her shoulder 马科关切地搂住她的肩膀。 Example sentencesExamples My parents raised him to be respectful of all women, and he is protective of me and my mother. His mother was protective of him - she had been ever since his father had died - but she wasn't letting him live his own life. I knew he must have been kidding, but I felt a bit protective about Stephanie, even though she completely hated me. All fathers act a little protective, especially to their daughters. Plus, much as I hated Rachel, she was my sister, and I guess I was a little protective. Could it have anything to do with my dog being protective of me? They stated being protective of their time, cautiously deciding how it would be best utilized. Be protective of your account numbers, passwords and Social Security number. He is somewhat of a loner, rather introverted, and protective of his ‘space.’ He also is protective of his Hall of Fame legacy. As such, he was steeped in the culture of his job - this means that he was protective of his trust assets and of his beneficiaries' apparent requirements. Females are protective of their young and care for them for about a year, even though the young are weaned and begin hunting for food at about two or three months. Still, she could help but feel a little protective. The intelligence community will always be protective of sources and methods. I guess I was a bit protective of Beth, but she was my cousin and one of my best friends, and I knew Jake and Matt too well to want her to be with either of them. I understand why he is so protective of his only girl, but sometimes it eats me up inside that I have to lie to him constantly. These systems are often rigidly organized and protective of their members. He thought of her as his little girl still, so sometimes he was a bit protective. Four girls appear, dressed in white afternoon dresses with full skirts and short sleeves, the picture of mid-adolescent or young womanhood, protective of each other in a two by two pattern. Suddenly, I'm feeling a bit protective of her, too. Synonyms solicitous, caring, mindful, careful, wary, watchful, vigilant, warm, maternal, paternal, fatherly, motherly, gallant, chivalrous 1.2Economics Relating to the protection of domestic industries from foreign competition. 〔经济〕（贸易）保护的 protective tariffs 保护性关税。 Example sentencesExamples His intention was to assist in the creation of a viable and efficient indigenous cement industry, and it was part of the strategy to build up an industrial base here behind protective tariffs. In 1821 the Congressional Committee of Manufacturers issued a report calling for protective tariffs to expand industry. The Tariff Reformers advocated protective indirect taxes to raise such revenues: the Liberals legislated for expanded direct taxes. If the single tax raised all the revenue needed by government, it would render a protective tariff unnecessary for revenue raising. They advocated protective tariffs for industry, a national bank, and plenty of public works and patronage.
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