shield

scudo

Oggetto largo e resistente tenuto davanti al corpo per proteggersi da armi o colpi.

In inglese semplice: A strong, broad object held in front of the body to protect against weapons or blows.

• The soldier carried a shield.
• An arrow struck his wooden shield.
• The warriors raised their shields before the attack.

Espressioni comuni: sword and shield, wooden shield, carry a shield

scudo araldico

Figura centrale di uno stemma, sulla quale compaiono i simboli che identificano chi lo porta.

In inglese semplice: The central shape in a coat of arms, on which identifying symbols are shown.

• A red lion appears on the shield.
• The family’s shield is divided into four sections.
• Two birds support the shield in these arms.

Sinonimi: escutcheon

Espressioni comuni: heraldic shield, shield of arms, quartered shield

proteggere, riparare

Tenere qualcuno o qualcosa al riparo da danni, pericoli o situazioni spiacevoli.

In inglese semplice: To protect someone or something from harm, danger, or something unpleasant.

• She shielded her eyes from the sun.
• He tried to shield his children from criticism.
• These gloves shield your hands against the heat.

Come si usa: shield someone/something from something (Trees shield the house from strong winds.); shield someone/something against something (The thick walls shield us against the noise.)

Sinonimi: protect, defend, shelter

Espressioni comuni: shield someone from something, shield against something, shield your eyes