protected
adjective uk/prəˈtek.tɪd/ us/prəˈtek.tɪd/
受法律保护不受伤害的（地区或动物）
a protected area or animal is affected by laws that prevent it being harmed
This dolphin is a protected species.
a network of marine protected areas along the California coast 加利福尼亚海岸的海洋保护区网络
受保护的
kept safe from danger or harm, or away from other people
She had a very protected childhood. 她有一个备受呵护的童年。
The house feels very protected and private.
- More examples
- Great white sharks are a protected species along the California coast.
- He opposes drilling in the Arctic Wildlife Refuge, a protected area.
- protected wilderness/wetlands
- Additional protected habitat for blue iguanas is essential.
See: protect