The Congress is having a discussion about environmental protection. ☊ 
Quốc hội đang thảo luận về sự bảo vệ môi trường. ☊ Politics The army must protect the national sovereignty. ☊ Quân đội phải bảo vệ chủ quyền quốc gia. ☊ Politics This force will protect peace. ☊ Lực lượng này sẽ bảo vệ hoà bình. ☊ Military like: bảo vệ → →
der Naturschutz ☊ bảo vệ thiên nhiên, bảo vệ môi trường ☊ 
☊ Er entscheidet sich, zu Hause einen Artikel über sein Sportzentrum zu schreiben. ☊ Anh ấy quyết định sẽ ở nhà đế viết một bài báo về trung tâm thể thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 13, Nr. 127) Tri hat vor einigen Wochen den Artikel für sein Sportzentrum geschrieben. ☊ Cách đây vài tuần Tri đã viết bài báo về trung tâm thế thao của mình. ☊ (Lektion 29, Nr. 382) Habt ihr euch eingemischt und die Frau beschützt? ☊ Mấy anh có xen vào và bảo vệ người phụ nữ đó không? ☊ (Lektion 62, Nr. 877) Und euer Wachmann hat nichts bemerkt? ☊ Thế người bảo vệ không phát hiện gì à? ☊ (Lektion 64, Nr. 911) Dieses Rundschreiben soll euch über die Planung der nächsten beiden Monate informieren. ☊ Bức thư này thông báo về kế hoạch cho hai tháng tiếp theo. ☊ (Lektion 91, Nr. 1380) Ich schreibe an einem Artikel über Russlands Außenpolitik. Man hat Sie mir als Experten zu diesem Thema empfohlen. ☊ Tôi đang viết một bài báo về chính sách đối ngoại của nước Nga. Tôi đã được giới thiệu rằng ông / bà là chuyên gia trong lĩnh vực này. ☊ (Lektion 99, Nr. 1621) A ring at the doorbell announced Jack's arrival. ☊ announce ☊
The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. ☊ appearance ☊
We keep them informed of any changes as they arise. ☊ arise ☊
armed guards ☊ armed ☊
Have you seen that article about young fashion designers? ☊ article ☊
ask that...: She asked that she be kept informed of developments. ☊ ask ☊
More than a third of Britain's bird species need urgent protection. ☊ bird ☊
It is the business of the police to protect the community. ☊ business ☊
a camp guard ☊ camp ☊
The walls were strengthened to protect them from collapse. ☊ collapse ☊
Even if you have dark skin, you still need protection from the sun. ☊ dark ☊
What points can be raised in defence of this argument? ☊ defence ☊
The harbour's sea defences are in poor condition. ☊ defence ☊
The body has natural defence mechanisms to protect it from disease. ☊ defence ☊
defend sth: How can you defend such behaviour? ☊ defend ☊
He defended his decision to punish the boy. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: Politicians are skilled at defending themselves against their critics. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth: Troops have been sent to defend the borders. ☊ defend ☊
defend sb/yourself/sth from/against sb/sth: All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. ☊ defend ☊
The male ape defends his females from other males. ☊ defend ☊
defend against sb/sth: It is impossible to defend against an all-out attack. ☊ defend ☊
Protect your child from direct sunlight by using a sunscreen. ☊ direct ☊
protection against sexually transmitted diseases ☊ disease ☊
an alcohol education programme (= to warn of the dangers of alcohol) ☊ education ☊
We need to preserve the element of surprise. ☊ element ☊
The state has a duty to protect its citizens against external enemies. ☊ enemy ☊
measures to protect the environment ☊ environment ☊
an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment) ☊ environmental ☊
The article was essentially concerned with her relationship with her parents (= it dealt with other things, but this was the most important). ☊ essentially ☊
a female preserve (= sth that only women do) ☊ female ☊
She'll fight like a tiger to protect her children. ☊ fight ☊
The trees form a natural protection from the sun's rays. ☊ form ☊
This deal could safeguard the futures of the 2 000 employees. ☊ future ☊
He headed the ball into an open goal (= one that had nobody defending it). ☊ goal ☊
Our ultimate goal must be the preservation of the environment. ☊ goal ☊
A guard was posted outside the building. ☊ guard ☊
The escaped prisoner was brought back under armed guard. ☊ guard ☊
a closely guarded secret ☊ guard ☊
health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) ☊ health ☊
a holy war (= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion) ☊ holy ☊
The car is fitted with side impact bars (= to protect it from a blow from the side). ☊ impact ☊
articles about the love lives of the stars ☊ life ☊
These regulations were made to protect children. ☊ make ☊
a mosquito net (= used to protect you from mosquitoes ) ☊ net ☊
Nobody spoke out in his defence. ☊ out ☊
polish (sth): Polish shoes regularly to protect the leather. ☊ polish ☊
These premises are regularly checked by security guards. ☊ premises ☊
He was anxious to preserve his reputation. ☊ preserve ☊
Efforts to preserve the peace have failed. ☊ preserve ☊
preserve sth/sb: a perfectly preserved 14th century house ☊ preserve ☊
The society was set up to preserve endangered species from extinction. ☊ preserve ☊
protect sb/sth/yourself (against/from sth): Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack. ☊ protect ☊
They huddled together to protect themselves from the wind. ☊ protect ☊
Our aim is to protect the jobs of our members. ☊ protect ☊
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests. ☊ protect ☊
protect (against/from sth): a paint that helps protect against rust ☊ protect ☊
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act. ☊ protect ☊
Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain. ☊ protection ☊
He asked to be put under police protection. ☊ protection ☊
the conservation and protection of the environment ☊ protection ☊
data protection laws ☊ protection ☊
They wore the charm as a protection against evil spirits. ☊ protection ☊
The newspaper continues to defend its publication of the photographs. ☊ publication ☊
The guard fired four shots in rapid succession. ☊ rapid ☊
all rights reserved (= protected or kept for the owners of the book, film/movie, etc.) ☊ right ☊
The location of the ship is a closely guarded secret. ☊ secret ☊
Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. ☊ secure ☊
national security (= the defence of a country) ☊ security ☊
Perhaps I sheltered my daughter too much (= protected her too much from unpleasant or difficult experiences). ☊ shelter ☊
Chest pains can be a warning signal of heart problems. ☊ signal ☊
to spring to sb's defence/assistance (= to quickly defend or help sb) ☊ spring ☊
warn (sb) of sth: Police have warned of possible delays. ☊ warn ☊
warn (sb) against/about sth: The guidebook warns against walking alone at night. ☊ warn ☊
Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing. ☊ warning ☊
I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through. ☊ wave ☊
The tent protected us from the worst of the weather. ☊ weather ☊
a defence/prosecution witness ☊ witness ☊