protecting
Prononciation : [prəˈtɛktɪŋ]
Contexte : « care »
(verb) to keep someone or something safe from harm or damage. It’s like when you put on a helmet when riding a bike to avoid getting hurt.
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She is protecting her little brother from the rain by sharing her umbrella.
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He was not protecting his plants during the storm, so many of them got damaged.
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What are you doing to protect your toys from getting broken?
Contexte : « law »
(verb) to guard someone's rights or interests legally or officially. This means helping people to make sure they are treated fairly and their things are safe.
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The lawyer is protecting her client’s rights in the case.
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The organization failed to protect the rights of the workers, leading to unfair treatment.
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How does the government work to protect citizens' rights?
Contexte : « environment »
(verb) to preserve or take care of the natural world. This means making sure animals and plants have a safe place to live.
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Many people are protecting the forest by cleaning up trash.
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If we don't start protecting the oceans, many fish may disappear.
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What steps can we take to protect endangered species?