[] protection (for/of sb/sth) (against/from sth)the act of protecting sb/sth; the state of being protected保护；防卫◆The legislation gives workers legal protection against unfair dismissal.法律保护工人免遭不公正解雇的侵害。◆Computer users should ensure that their virus protection is up-to-date.计算机用户应该确保其病毒防护软件及时更新。 () the system of helping an industry in your own country by taxing foreign goods贸易保护；关税保护制度◆The clothing and footwear industries benefit from trade protection.制衣和造鞋行业从贸易保护中受益。 () insurance against fire, injury, damage, etc.保险◆Our policy offers complete protection against fire and theft.我们的保单全面承保火灾和盗窃险。bankruptcy-law protection bankruptcy protection consumer protection data protection design protection employment protection investor protection job protection patent protection