shield
US /ʃiːld/
UK /ʃiːld/
1.
perisai
a broad piece of armor carried by hand, for protection against blows or missiles
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The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
Kesatria itu mengangkat perisainya untuk menangkis anak panah.
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The police used riot shields to protect themselves from projectiles.
Polis menggunakan perisai rusuhan untuk melindungi diri daripada peluru.
2.
pelindung, penghalang
a person or thing providing protection
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His family was his shield against the harsh realities of life.
Keluarganya adalah perisainya terhadap realiti kehidupan yang keras.
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The thick walls served as a shield against the strong winds.
Dinding tebal berfungsi sebagai perisai terhadap angin kencang.
1.
melindungi, menjaga
protect (someone or something) from a danger, threat, or unpleasant experience
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The government tried to shield the public from the full impact of the economic crisis.
Kerajaan cuba melindungi orang ramai daripada kesan penuh krisis ekonomi.
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She used her hand to shield her eyes from the bright sun.
Dia menggunakan tangannya untuk melindungi matanya daripada matahari yang terang.