Shelters - Английское значение и перевод слова Shelters на Русский язык

noun

The protection granted by a state to someone who has left their home country as a political refugee.

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She applied for asylum and was granted refugee status

noun

Protection or safety, or a protected and safe place, given esp. to someone who has left a country or place for political reasons

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The refugees have asked for political asylum., he was committed to an insane asylum in 1899.

verb

Protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction.

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The funds raised will help conserve endangered meadowlands

noun

A preparation made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam or marmalade.

Примеры использования:

Pork tenderloin with onion and raisin conserve

verb

Keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction

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…

phrasal verb

Provide an excuse or alibi for someone so as to cover up guilt

phrasal verb

To provide an excuse for someone, or an explanation for something that has gone wrong

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She would cover for her brothers when they came in late.

noun

A bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.

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Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions

verb

Soften the effect of an impact on.

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The bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks

noun

A large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting

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She sank back against the sofa cushions., the soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less).

noun

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

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Methods of defence against this kind of attack

noun

An argument or explanation which you use to prove that you are not guilty of something

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Now he says he's done nothing wrong, and i assume that will be his defence in court., a defense att…

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 …

verb

Watch over in order to protect or control.

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Two men were left to guard the stockade

noun

A person who keeps watch, especially a soldier or other person assigned to protect a person or to control access to a place.

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A security guard

noun

A person or group of people whose job is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping

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Prison guards, security guards, post a guard there are guards posted (= standing and watching) at e…

noun

A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs.

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A privet hedge

verb

Surround with a hedge.

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A garden hedged with yew

noun

A line of bushes or small trees planted close together, esp. along the edge of a yard or road

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She invested in foreign companies as a hedge against inflation., [ t ] congressmen were warned agai…

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.

Примеры использования:

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.

noun

The action of protecting, or the state of being protected.

Примеры использования:

The b vitamins give protection against infection

noun

The condition or state of being kept safe from injury, damage, or loss

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[ u ] their tent offered little protection against the storm., [ c ] the proposed law is intended t…

noun

The act of keeping someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss, or the state of being protected in this way

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We need protection from bad or incompetent doctors., retailers believe the magnetic cards give the …

noun

The state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.

Примеры использования:

He was forced to take refuge in the french embassy

noun

Protection or shelter from danger, trouble, etc., or a place that provides this

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[ u ] residents took refuge in their basements during the tornado., [ c ] the bay is also a wildlif…

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

Protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure.

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A framework which safeguards employees from exploitation

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

noun

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.

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They should leave for their own safety

noun

The condition of not being in danger or of not being dangerous

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For your safety, keep your seat belt securely fastened., fire officials worry about the safety of t…

noun

The state of being protected from danger or harm

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You have a right to be protected against anything that can affect your safety., public/passenger/co…

noun

Refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger.

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His sons took sanctuary in the church

noun

Protection or a safe place, esp. for someone or something being chased or hunted

Примеры использования:

[ u ] the storm’s survivors took sanctuary in the church., [ c ] a wildlife/bird sanctuary, [ c ] n…

verb

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

Примеры использования:

They brought him in to help save the club from bankruptcy

noun

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

Примеры использования:

The keeper made a great save

preposition

Other than; except for.

Примеры использования:

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.

Примеры использования:

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

The state of being free from danger or threat.

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The system is designed to provide maximum security against toxic spills

noun

Freedom from risk and the threat of change for the worse

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Financial/job security, for security reasons, for the protection of the white house and the preside…

noun

The protection of people, organizations, countries, etc. against a possible attack or other crime

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Border/homeland/national security, boost/improve/tighten security airport security has been tighten…

noun

Comparative darkness and coolness caused by shelter from direct sunlight.

Примеры использования:

Sitting in the shade

verb

Screen from direct light.

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She shaded her eyes against the sun

noun

Darkness and cooler temperatures caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun

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[ u ] the truck was parked in the shade., [ c ] the lamps had matching shades., he painted the room…

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.

Примеры использования:

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

verb

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material.

Примеры использования:

The candles are wrapped in tissue paper

noun

A loose outer garment or piece of material.

Примеры использования:

Beach wraps

verb

To cover something or someone with paper, cloth, or other material

Примеры использования:

She wrapped the present and tied it with a ribbon., wrap the chicken in foil and cook it for two ho…