protection            
noun [ U ] uk/prəˈtek.ʃən/ us/prəˈtek.ʃən/
B2 保护;受保护
the act of protecting or state of being protected
  Their flimsy tent gave/offered little protection against the severe storm. 他们薄薄的帐篷几乎无法抵挡狂风暴雨的袭击。 
 Round-the-clock police protection is given to all senior politicians. 对所有的高层政界人士都采取了24小时的警力保护。 
 New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species. 新的法律还是没有给许多濒临灭绝的物种提供充分的保护。 
 Always wear goggles as a protection for your eyes when using the machines. 使用这些机器时要时刻戴好护目镜以保护眼睛。 
 The insurance policy provides protection (= will make a financial payment) in case of accidental loss of life or serious injury. 这份保险单为意外死亡或重伤提供保险。 
  保护费
informal for protection money 
  避孕套,保险套
a condom (= thin rubber covering for the penis) used as a way of preventing pregnancy or the spread of disease
  Did you use any protection? 你用了避孕套吗? 
 - More examples
- The hut afforded little protection from the elements.
- Zoos fulfil an important function in the protection of rare species.
- The protection of the environment must be our first priority today.
- It's a wilderness area, under the protection of the Parks Department.
- The key witness for the prosecution was offered police protection after she received death threats.