Guarded - Английское значение и перевод слова Guarded на Русский язык

noun

An improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.

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They built barricades in the narrow streets

verb

Block or defend with a barricade.

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They barricaded the building and occupied it all night

adjective

Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

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I begged him to be more careful

adjective

(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

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A cautious driver

adjective

Not acting quickly in order to avoid risks; careful

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Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery., auto companies are taking a cautious…

adjective

Very careful about what you do or say and unwilling to take risks because you want to avoid possible problems

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Be cautious about sth/about doing sth businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.…

adjective

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

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She had been chary of telling the whole truth

adjective

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

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The officials were very circumspect in their statements

adjective

Careful not to take risks

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Officials were circumspect about saying what the talks had achieved.

adjective

Not showing emotion; having one's feelings under control.

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His every word seemed to be calm and controlled

verb

Determine the behaviour or supervise the running of.

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He was appointed to control the company's marketing strategy

verb

Put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.

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The table had been covered with a checked tablecloth

noun

A thing which lies on, over, or around something, especially in order to protect or conceal it.

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A seat cover

verb

To put or spread something over something, or to lie on the surface of something

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Once the rice comes to a boil, turn down the flame and cover the pot., she covered the child with a…

verb

Resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger.

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We shall defend our island, whatever the cost

verb

To protect someone or something from attack or harm

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Communities will fight to defend themselves., how can people best defend themselves against disease…

verb

To protect someone or something against attack, criticism, or loss

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Defend sth/yourself against sth the company has been defending itself against a takeover bid., the …

adjective

Of or concerning diplomacy.

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Diplomatic relations with britain were broken

adjective

Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

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We made some discreet inquiries

adjective

Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract a lot of attention

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She hung the laundry on a line in a discreet corner of the yard., there was a discreet knock on the…

verb

Provide (a place) with defensive works as protection against attack.

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The enclave has been heavily fortified in recent years

noun

A group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

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The entire garrison was mustered on the parade ground

verb

Provide (a place) with a group of troops.

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Air reconnaissance showed the germans had not garrisoned the island

noun

A group of soldiers living in or defending a town or building, or the buildings that the soldiers live in

collocation

Keep under careful scrutiny

phrasal verb

Take care of someone or something.

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Meg is expected to come straight home from school and look after her younger sister

phrasal verb

To care for or be in charge of someone or something

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He looks after his son during the day., annie can look after herself.

adjective

Average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.

Примеры использования:

We walked at a moderate pace

noun

A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

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An unlikely alliance of radicals and moderates

verb

Make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent.

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I shall not moderate my criticism

noun

An expedition to keep watch over an area, especially by guards or police walking or driving around at regular intervals.

Примеры использования:

We were ordered to investigate on a night patrol

verb

Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.

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The garrison had to patrol the streets to maintain order

verb

Moving around an area to monitor and provide security

noun

The civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.

Примеры использования:

When someone is killed, the police have to be informed

verb

(of a police force) have the duty of maintaining law and order in or at (an area or event).

Примеры использования:

We will be policing this event appropriately, to make sure the rally passes off without incident.

plural noun

An official force whose job is to maintain public order, deal with crime, and make people obey the law, or the members of this force

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I think you should call the police., police arrested two people in connection with the robbery., se…

adjective

(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.

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I did not think it politic to express my reservations

verb

Engage in political activity.

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Agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves

verb

Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.

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All records of the past were zealously preserved

noun

A foodstuff made with fruit preserved in sugar, such as jam or marmalade.

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A jar of cherry preserve

verb

Keep safe from harm or injury.

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He tried to protect kelly from the attack

verb

Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

verb

To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss

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He says he was protecting his home and family., a citizens’ group worked to protect forest areas.

adjective

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

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No prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose

adjective

Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

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His decision was prudent and timely., a little prudence would be appropriate.

adjective

Careful in the way that you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks

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They insisted that the deal is fiscally prudent and would not put the city budget at risk., prudent…

adjective

Unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

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She seemed reluctant to answer

Not eager

adjective

Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.

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He is a reserved, almost taciturn man

verb

Retain for future use.

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Roll out half the dough and reserve the other half

adjective

Tending to keep your feelings or thoughts private rather than showing them

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Marcus is more reserved than his brother.

adjective

Characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.

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His restrained, gentlemanly voice

verb

Prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits.

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The need to restrain public expenditure

adjective

Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

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She was extremely reticent about her personal affairs

adjective

Unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings

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At first she was reticent, but later she relaxed and was more forthcoming., due to his reticence, l…

noun

A measure taken to protect someone or something or to prevent something undesirable.

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The charity called for tougher safeguards to protect britain's remaining natural forests

verb

Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

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A framework which safeguards employees from exploitation

verb

To protect someone or something from harm or destruction

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Judges have an obligation to safeguard our right to free speech and a free press., the best safegua…

verb

Keep safe or rescue (someone or something) from harm or danger.

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They brought him in to help save the club from bankruptcy

noun

(in soccer and hockey) an act of preventing an opponent's scoring.

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The keeper made a great save

preposition

Other than; except for.

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No one needed to know save herself

noun

A fixed or movable upright partition used to divide a room, give shelter from draughts, heat, or light, or to provide concealment or privacy.

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The special branch man remained hidden behind the screen for prosecution witnesses

verb

Conceal, protect, or shelter (someone or something) with a screen or something forming a screen.

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Her hair swung across to screen her face

noun

A flat surface in a theater, on a television, or on a computer system on which pictures or words are shown

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I spend most of the day working in front of a computer screen., her ambition is to write for the sc…

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

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Check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure

verb

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

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Pins secure the handle to the main body

adjective

Free from risk and the threat of change for the worse

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A secure job, people want to feel secure economically., the museum has a large endowment, so its fu…

noun

A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.

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Huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

verb

Protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.

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The hut sheltered him from the cold wind

noun

Something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided

Примеры использования:

[ c ] we took the stray dog to an animal shelter., [ u ] the wall gave us some shelter from the win…

noun

A broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.

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Patrick whipped out his new shield and the shield defended against the blow.

verb

Protect from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.

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He pulled the cap lower to shield his eyes from the glare

verb

Armor carried on the arm to intercept blows

adjective

Having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

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They need a tactful word of advice

adjective

Careful not to say or do anything that could upset someone

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Mentioning his baldness wasn't very tactful.

adjective

Not providing any interesting or significant information.

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His comments are bland and unrevealing

adjective

Not giving any useful or interesting information, or not showing what you are thinking

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There are a few interesting stories in her otherwise unrevealing autobiography., his face was like …

adjective

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

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Many patients suffer vague symptoms

adjective

Not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt

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She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong., i have only a vague memory of the …

adjective

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

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Dogs which have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers

noun

The action of overwatch ; an instance of this.

phrasal verb

To protect someone and make certain that that person is safe

Примеры использования:

She had to watch over four young children and take care of a sick husband.