guard against
英 [ɡɑːd əˈɡenst]
美 [ɡɑːrd əˈɡenst]
提防; 防范
柯林斯词典
- PHRASAL VERB 提防;防范
If youguard againstsomething, you are careful to prevent it from happening, or to avoid being affected by it.- The armed forces were on high alert to guard against any retaliation.
武装部队保持高度戒备,以防发生任何报复行动。
- The armed forces were on high alert to guard against any retaliation.