a. kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
s. guarded from injury or destruction
a. 受保护的
1. The park is protected by law to preserve its natural beauty.
这个公园受到法律保护，以保持它的自然美。
2. She feels safe because her home is well protected.
她觉得安全，因为她的家得到了很好的保护。
3. Endangered species need to be protected from extinction.
濒危物种需要得到保护，以免灭绝。