1560, "protected, defended," past participle adjective from guard (v.). Meaning "reserved and cautious in speech, behavior, etc." is from 1728. Related: Guardedly; guardedness.
双语例句
1. He is being guarded by a platoon of police.
有一队警察看守着他。
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2. Environmental groups have given a guarded welcome to the Prime Minister's proposal.
环保组织对首相的提议表示谨慎的欢迎.
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3. In the office, Dr. Lahey seemed less guarded, more relaxed.
莱希博士在办公室里看起来没有那么谨小慎微，放松了许多。
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4. The camp is surrounded by razor-wire fences and guarded by military police.
营地周围架着尖利的铁丝网，且有宪兵看守。
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5. Details of its past activities were zealously guarded.
