“Protection” 用法详解
1. 基本含义
Protection 是一个不可数名词，意为“保护；防护；保卫”。它强调通过某种方式使某人或某物免受伤害、损失、危险或不良影响。
2. 常见用法结构
- under protection：在保护之下
The endangered species are now under government protection.
- offer/provide/give protection (to someone/something)：提供保护
The helmet provides protection against head injuries.
- seek protection：寻求保护
Refugees sought protection from the war.
- protection from/against something：防范某事
Sunscreen offers protection from harmful UV rays.
3. 实用例句
- The law gives workers protection against unfair dismissal.
- Wearing a mask is a simple way to get some protection from air pollution.
- This insurance policy includes financial protection for your family.
- Many animals rely on camouflage as a form of protection.
4. 易混淆点提醒
注意：protection 是不可数名词，不能说 “a protection”（除非在非常特定的法律或技术语境中指“一种保护措施”）。通常直接使用 “protection” 或加修饰语如 “some protection”, “full protection” 等。
❌ Incorrect: He bought a protection for his phone.
✅ Correct: He bought a phone case for protection.
5. 相关词汇拓展
- Protect（动词）：保护
We must protect the environment.
- Protective（形容词）：有保护作用的；防护的
She wore protective gloves while cleaning.
- Protector（名词）：保护者
The older brother acted as a protector for his sister.