shield
A shield is a large piece of metal or wood used by soldiers to protect their bodies from weapons. In a general sense, it is anything that protects you from danger, pain, or damage.
Exemplos
3 de 5The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.
The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.
The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.
The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.
Use your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.
Use your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of Captain America; he uses a round 'shield' to stay safe.
Quiz rápido
The brave knight held a ______ in his left hand to block the dragon's fire.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shield
Exemplos
The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.
everydayThe police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.
The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.
formalThe diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.
Use your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.
informalUse your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.
The ozone layer acts as a biological shield for the planet.
academicThe ozone layer acts as a biological shield for the planet.
Our company uses this insurance as a financial shield.
businessOur company uses this insurance as a financial shield.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
act as a shield
to serve as a protection
shield of honor
a symbolic award for bravery
under the shield of
being protected by something
Frequentemente confundido com
A shell is a hard outer covering of an animal; a shield is a tool held for protection.
A screen is used for watching or separating; a shield is used specifically for defense.
Notas de uso
Use 'shield' when talking about physical armor or metaphorical protection (like laws or layers). It is often followed by the preposition 'against'.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes confuse 'shield' with 'protect'. Remember that 'shield' is usually the object that does the protecting.
Dica de memorização
Think of Captain America; he uses a round 'shield' to stay safe.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English word 'scild', which means a board or a piece of split wood.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In Western history, shields are strongly associated with medieval knights and heraldry.
Quiz rápido
The brave knight held a ______ in his left hand to block the dragon's fire.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: shield
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