protector

/prəˈtektə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /prəˈtektər/ (ame, ipa) · /prə-ˈtek-tər/ (ame, mw)

protector — noun

  • protectorsingular
  • protectorsplural

1. a person who takes responsibility for keeping someone or something safe from har

1.名詞B1
釋義

a person who takes responsibility for keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger, or attack

例句

The dog became Eli's loyal protector after he rescued it from the shelter.

possessive + adjective + protector

Indra's older brother acted as her protector during the school camping trip.

同義詞
  • guardian

    implies a legal or formal responsibility, often for a child or vulnerable person

  • defender

    suggests active resistance against a specific threat or attack

  • guard

    focuses on the job of watching over someone or something to prevent danger

反義詞
  • attacker

    someone who deliberately harms or threatens another person

  • enemy

    a person who is hostile and seeks to cause harm

文法句型

protector of [someone/something]

possessive + protector

用法筆記

Commonly paired with a possessive noun or an 'of'-phrase to specify who or what is being kept safe (e.g., 'her protector,' 'a protector of the forest').

常見錯誤

❌My father is my protect.
✅My father is my protector.
💡'protect' is a verb; the noun form requires the '-or' suffix.

2. an item of clothing or a device worn on the body to prevent injuries during spor

2.名詞B1
釋義

an item of clothing or a device worn on the body to prevent injuries during sports, work, or other physical activities

例句

Yasmin bought a new knee protector before her first skateboarding lesson.

body part + protector (knee protector)

A good mouth protector is essential for anyone who plays contact sports.

mouth protector + essential for [activity]

同義詞
  • guard

    often used for rigid protective pieces (chin guard, shin guard)

  • pad

    refers to a softer, cushioning protective item (elbow pad, knee pad)

文法句型

[body part] + protector

wear a [body part] protector

用法筆記

Often combined with a body-part name to form a compound noun specifying the protected area (e.g., 'knee protector,' 'mouth protector'). The synonyms 'guard' (as in 'chin guard') and 'pad' (as in 'elbow pad') are also common.

常見錯誤

❌She wore a protect for her knees.
✅She wore a knee protector.
💡When referring to safety gear, the body part typically comes before 'protector' as a compound noun.