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guard

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: guardsQuá khứ: guardedPhân từ 2: guardedV-ing: guarding

The word carries a heavy sense of vigilance and boundary maintenance. It suggests a protective barrier, whether physical or psychological, intended to keep threats out and valuables safe. There is an inherent tension in the word, evoking a state of readiness or alertness. In an emotional context, the term shifts toward defensiveness. When someone puts up a guard, they are creating a mental wall to prevent vulnerability or emotional harm, mirroring the physical act of a sentry protecting a gate.

Countable when referring to a specific employee or sentinel (two guards). Uncountable when referring to the general state of protection or a defensive posture (the guard was tight).

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

[someone]

A person whose job is to protect a place or person.

"The security guard checked my ID."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To protect someone or something from danger or attack.

"The dog was trained to guard the house."

Nội động từ

[doing]

To keep watch over a place or person.

"The soldiers were ordered to guard the bridge."

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