形容词喜欢的; 多情的; 溺爱的，宠爱的; 盲目轻信的

1. 喜欢;喜爱
If you are fond of someone, you feel affection for them.

e.g. I am very fond of Michael...
我很喜欢迈克尔。
e.g. She was especially fond of a little girl named Betsy.
她尤其偏爱一个名叫贝齐的小女孩。

及物动词保护，保卫; 贸易保护; 备款以支付

1. 保护；防护
To protect someone or something means to prevent them from being harmed or damaged.

e.g. So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?...
那么，女性怎样做才能使自己不得心脏病呢？
e.g. A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind...
一件薄薄的羊毛长外套和一条紫色的头巾为她挡了风。

2. （保险单）为…提供保险
If an insurance policy protects you against an event such as death, injury, fire, or theft, the insurance company will give you or your family money if that event happens.

e.g. Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.
许多厂家都购买了保险，以防遭到敲诈。