Guard vs Shield

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Guard

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 noun

Shield

Top 2000 (comune)

Più comune: Guard

	Guard	Shield
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɡɑːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɡɑːrd/"]/	🇬🇧 //ʃiːld// 🇺🇸 //ʃiːld//
Significato	To protect or keep safe.	A protective barrier or device.
Esempio	The guard stood at the entrance to the building.	The soldier raised his shield to block the arrows.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	B1	-
Categoria grammaticale	noun
Collocazioni	armed, uniformed, border, post, station, patrol something, protect something, escort somebody, duty, dog, close, 24-hour, constant, off (your) guard, on (your) guard, under guard, drop your guard, keep guard of something, keep your guard up, civil, national, palace, change, call out, guard of honour/​honor, civil, national, palace, change, call out, guard of honour/​honor, trigger, fire, shin	protective shield, energy shield, personal shield, combat shield, shield wall
Contrari	abandon, release, expose	attack, assail, expose
Errori comuni	Confused with 'warden' — a guard protects but a warden manages., Using 'guard' without an object — always specify what is being guarded., Mixing up 'guard' with 'greet' — they have different meanings.	Confusing 'shield' with 'shelter' – they have different meanings., Using 'shield' as a verb without an object., Confusing the types of shields in gaming or sports.
Note d'uso	Use 'guard' when talking about protecting someone or something. It's appropriate in most contexts, but less common in casual conversations.	Use 'shield' when discussing protection, both physical and metaphorical. It is often used in contexts like law, gaming, and safety. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler terms are more suitable.

Guardalo in clip reali

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Guard of the Citadel.

So when Sollozzo is being guarded, he's invulnerable.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

And the tower guard shall take up the call:

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Guard of the Citadel.

So when Sollozzo is being guarded, he's invulnerable.

Guard

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

May these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes.

Shield

Domande frequenti: Guard vs Shield

Qual è la differenza tra Guard e Shield?

Guard: To protect or keep safe. Shield: A protective barrier or device.

Quale è più comune: Guard e Shield?

Guard è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Guard: The guard stood at the entrance to the building. Shield: The soldier raised his shield to block the arrows.

Posso usare Guard e Shield in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Guard e Shield sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.