A1 noun Neutro #2,761 mais comum

shield

/ʃiːld/

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

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1

The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.

The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.

2

The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.

The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.

3

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

Substantivo
shield
Verb
shield
Adjetivo
shielded
Relacionado
shielding
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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

1

The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.

everyday

The police officer held a large plastic shield during the protest.

2

The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.

formal

The diplomat requested a legal shield against the new regulations.

3

Use your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.

informal

Use your backpack as a shield so the rain doesn't hit your face.

4

The ozone layer acts as a biological shield for the planet.

academic

The ozone layer acts as a biological shield for the planet.

5

Our company uses this insurance as a financial shield.

business

Our company uses this insurance as a financial shield.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
shield
Verb
shield
Adjetivo
shielded
Relacionado
shielding

Colocações comuns

riot shield riot shield
protective shield protective shield
human shield human shield
heat shield heat shield
wind shield wind shield

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

shield vs shell

A shell is a hard outer covering of an animal; a shield is a tool held for protection.

shield vs screen

A screen is used for watching or separating; a shield is used specifically for defense.

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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'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes confuse 'shield' with 'protect'. Remember that 'shield' is usually the object that does the protecting.

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Dica de memorização

Think of Captain America; he uses a round 'shield' to stay safe.

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Origem da palavra

From the Old English word 'scild', which means a board or a piece of split wood.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one shield, two shields Often used with 'against' (e.g., a shield against the wind)
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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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C1

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C1

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