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ward

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai

Số nhiều: wardsPhân từ 2: wardedV-ing: warding

The term carries a strong sense of containment and protection. In a medical or civic context, it describes a boundary that organizes people for the sake of efficiency or specialized care, creating a feeling of institutionalization. This evokes an image of a controlled environment where individuals are managed by an authority. When used as a verb, it creates a mental image of a physical barrier or a spiritual shield. It is almost always paired with off, suggesting a proactive push-back against an incoming threat. This usage is common in both high-fantasy settings and formal descriptions of avoiding misfortune.

Countable when referring to a specific hospital wing or a legal dependent. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of guardianship.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ

"The patient was moved to the maternity ward."

Danh từ

"The city is divided into twelve voting wards."

Danh từ

A person, usually a minor, placed under the legal protection of a guardian.

"The orphan became a ward of the state."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To deflect or prevent a danger or attack from succeeding.

"She used her shield to ward off the blow."

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