protection

Everyday

1. Protection is keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger or damage. tree →
2. Protection is also a thing that keeps you safe, like a helmet, sun cream or a raincoat. tree →
3. Protection can mean the care of laws or people who look after something, like the protection of wild animals. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons: head protection (a helmet) for bikes and scooters, eye protection (goggles) in science, sun protection (hat, sun cream, shade) in summer, ear protection near loud noise. In science, animals have protection like shells, spines and camouflage. Phrases: «protection from», «protection against», «sun protection», «under protection», «for protection».

Examples

• Wear a helmet for protection when you ride your bike. tree →
• Sun cream gives protection from sunburn. tree →
• A tortoise's shell is its protection. tree →
• Goggles give eye protection in the science lab. tree →
• The hedgehog rolls into a ball for protection. tree →
• Some animals live under protection in nature reserves. tree →
• Vaccines give protection against diseases. tree →
• The tent gave us protection from the rain. tree →
• “I beg your protection, royal captain.” tree →

Note

Usually uncountable: «some protection», «good protection». Verb: «protect»; adjective: «protective». Use «protection from» or «protection against» danger. Sun cream with a higher SPF number gives more protection, but no cream gives full protection.

In Jewish tradition

In the Torah it means help and shelter from God. In this verse people ask whether their idols can protect them.

Interpretation. Tradition reads the verse as mocking idols, which cannot protect. Only God is a true shelter.

Examples

• Who did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink-offering? let him rise up and help you, let him be your protection. (Torah DEU.32.38, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Usually uncountable: «some protection», «good protection». Verb: «protect»; adjective: «protective». Use «protection from» or «protection against» danger. Sun cream with a higher SPF number gives more protection, but no cream gives full protection.