shield
US /ʃiːld/
UK /ʃiːld/
1.
escudo
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.
O cavaleiro ergueu seu escudo para bloquear a flecha.
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The police used riot shields to protect themselves from projectiles.
A polícia usou escudos de choque para se proteger de projéteis.
2.
proteção, guarda
a person or thing providing protection
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His family was his shield against the harsh realities of life.
Sua família era seu escudo contra as duras realidades da vida.
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The thick walls served as a shield against the strong winds.
As paredes grossas serviram como um escudo contra os ventos fortes.
1.
proteger, defender
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.
O governo tentou proteger o público do impacto total da crise econômica.
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She used her hand to shield her eyes from the bright sun.
Ela usou a mão para proteger os olhos do sol forte.