guardrail
US /ˈɡɑːrdˌreɪl/
UK /ˈɡɑːdˌreɪl/
名词
1.
护栏, 防护栏
a barrier alongside a road, bridge, or other dangerous area to prevent vehicles from falling or straying
示例:
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The car crashed into the guardrail, preventing it from going over the cliff.
汽车撞上了护栏，避免了坠下悬崖。
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New guardrails were installed along the winding mountain road.
蜿蜒的山路上安装了新的护栏。
2.
保障措施, 限制
a principle or rule of conduct or action designed to protect or limit something
示例:
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The company established strict guardrails to prevent ethical breaches.
公司建立了严格的防护措施，以防止道德违规。
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We need to put some guardrails in place to ensure fair competition.
我们需要设置一些保障措施，以确保公平竞争。