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shield
ʃiːld
noun
tarcza
Also
osłona(f)ochrona(f)
Definition
A broad piece of defensive armour carried on the arm, or something that protects from danger or harm.
Examples
The knight carried a shield into battle.
Rycerz niósł tarczę do bitwy.
The ozone layer acts as a shield against harmful UV rays.
Warstwa ozonowa działa jak osłona przed szkodliwymi promieniami UV.
Synonyms
Collocations
protective shieldriot shieldhuman shield
verb
chronić
Also
osłaniaćzasłaniać
Definition
To protect someone or something from danger, harm, or an unpleasant experience.
Examples
She shielded her eyes from the bright sun.
Osłoniła oczy przed jasnym słońcem.
Parents try to shield their children from harm.
Rodzice starają się chronić swoje dzieci przed krzywdą.
Collocations
shield fromshield againstshield one's eyes
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