guarding
US /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡɑːdɪŋ/
동사
1.
지키다, 보호하다
protecting someone or something from danger or harm
예시:
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The dog was fiercely guarding its owner's property.
그 개는 주인의 재산을 맹렬히 지키고 있었다.
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Soldiers were guarding the entrance to the embassy.
군인들이 대사관 입구를 지키고 있었다.
2.
막다, 방지하다
preventing someone from having or doing something
예시:
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The strict rules were guarding against any potential misuse of funds.
엄격한 규칙은 잠재적인 자금 오용을 막고 있었다.
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He was guarding his emotions, not wanting to show any weakness.
그는 약점을 보이고 싶지 않아 감정을 억제하고 있었다.