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【1】保护

①【例】The export cases used were not sufficiently strong to protect the instruments.

所用这些出口包装箱不够坚固，不能保护这些仪器。

②宾语后可接against表示“防止伤害、风险等”，句式：protect +宾语+ against sth。

【例】The export credit insurance can protect exporters against risks of default of payment.

出口信贷保险可保障出口商，以防他们收不回贷款的风险。

【2】照付（汇票等）

【例】You are requested to protect our draft upon presentation.

我方汇票呈递时即请照付。

protection

【1】保护

【例】Packing agents can make sure that exported goods have the best possible packaging and correct protection for their journey.

包装代理行能确保出口商品在运输途中尽可能得到最好的包装和正当的保护。

【2】（汇票）照付

【例】Your draft of 20th April has been accepted and will be given our protection.

你方4月20日汇票已承兑，到期即当照付。

protective

保护性的

【例】In regard to the packing, the seller shall be liable for any damage and loss attributable to inadequate or improper protective measures taken by the seller.

关于包装由于卖方采取防护措施不够或不当而造成的损坏或损失应由卖方负责。