in the past, a large, flat object made of metal or leather that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves

a large, flat object made of strong plastic that police officers hold in front of their bodies to protect themselves

The police held up their riot shields against the flying rocks and bricks. 警察举着防暴盾牌阻挡飞来的石头和砖块。

something or someone used as protection or providing protection

The anti-personnel mines were laid as a protective shield around the town. 城镇周围布设了杀伤人员地雷作为保护屏障。

Anger can function as a shield against (= a way of avoiding) even more painful emotions of loss and hurt. 愤怒可以起到避免更加痛苦的失落感和受伤害情绪的作用。

a flat object with two straight sides, a rounded or pointed lower edge, and usually a straight top edge, on which there is a coat of arms

an object shaped like a shield that is used as a symbol or badge

The blazer has a shield sewn on the pocket. 上装的口袋上缝着一个盾形徽章。

US When he retired from the police, he had to turn in his shield. 当他从警队退休时，交还了盾形像章。

an object shaped like a shield that is given as a prize

Our school won the county basketball shield this year. 我们学校赢得了今年全郡篮球赛盾形奖牌。

to protect someone or something

She held her hand above her eyes to shield them from the sun. 她把手搭在眼睛上方以遮挡太阳。

They are accused of trying to shield the General from US federal investigators. 他们被指控试图包庇将军，使其逃脱美国联邦调查员的调查。

in football, to keep your body between an opponent and the ball, with your back to the other player, to prevent them from getting the ball

We teach young players how to step in front of the defender and use their body to shield the ball. 我们教年轻队员如何插到对方防守队员前面并用身体护球。