protective
adj
1 [esp attrib 尤作定语]
that protects or is intended to protect 保护的; 防护的; 意在保护或防护的
a protective layer of varnish 一层保护清漆
Workers who handle asbestos need to wear protective clothing. 接触石棉的工人需穿防护衣.
wearing protective headgear on a motor cycle 骑摩托车时戴保护头盔
pro,tective `colouring, ie on the bodies of birds, animals and insects, making it difficult for predators to see them (鸟、 兽及昆虫身上之)保护色
protective duties/tariffs on imported goods 加於进口货物的保护性关税.
2 ~ (towards sb) having or showing a wish to protect 有保护之意愿的; 显示保护之意愿的
A mother naturally feels protective towards her children. 母亲对自己的孩子自然会悉心保护.
He put his arm round her in a protective gesture. 他用一只手臂围住她做出保护的姿势. protective, n (US) contraceptive sheath; condom 避孕套; 阴茎套.
📖 同为「CET-4」词汇
lessadj. 较少的(little的比较级);较小的;较次的,较劣的;较不重要的;
adv. 较少地,较小地;
prep. 减去;少掉;不足;
n. 较少,较小;
It seems she was in class on Friday afternoon, but no one has seen her since.
好象她星期五还在教室,但从那以后没人看见过她。
Second, if your friends have problems, do not give advice. Ask questions instead, such as What do yo want? How do you feel about it? What are you afraid might happen? They will be able to find answers to any problems themselves, with your support. They