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protective shield
A physical barrier or shield that serves to protect against attacks or dangers.
Die Polizisten schützten sich mit ihren Schutzschilden vor den Wurfgeschossen.
The police officers protected themselves from the projectiles with their protective shields.
protective shield
In a figurative or technical sense, a mechanism or measure that provides protection. This can be a technological barrier (e.g., in science fiction) or a political strategy (e.g., missile defense).
Die Ozonschicht wirkt als natürliches Schutzschild der Erde gegen UV-Strahlung.
The ozone layer acts as the Earth's natural protective shield against UV radiation.
The word is made up of 'der Schutz' (protection) and 'das Schild' (shield/sign). It literally means a shield that serves as protection. This basic meaning applies to both physical and figurative protective shields.
Der Ritter wehrte den Schlag mit seinem Schutzschild ab.
The knight blocked the blow with his protective shield.
'Schutzschild' can literally refer to an object used, for example, by the police. Very often, however, it is also used figuratively for anything that has a protective function.
Die Polizei setzte Schutzschilde gegen die Demonstranten ein.
The police used protective shields against the demonstrators.
In the figurative sense, 'Schutzschild' is often used in scientific or political contexts. Well-known examples are the ozone layer as the Earth's 'natürliches Schutzschild' (natural protective shield) or a missile defense system as a 'militärisches Schutzschild' (military protective shield).
Die Atmosphäre bildet ein Schutzschild gegen kleine Meteoriten.
The atmosphere forms a protective shield against small meteorites.
bulwark
Both words refer to something that protects against dangers or harmful influences. Bollwerk emphasizes a solid barrier that prevents an influence from advancing, while Schutzschild highlights a protective measure or entity. Choose Bollwerk for defense and Schutzschild for the protection provided.
Die demokratischen Regeln sind ein Schutzschild für die Gesellschaft vor extremistischen Einflüssen.
Democratic rules are a protective shield for society against extremist influences.
Die demokratischen Regeln sind ein Bollwerk gegen extremistische Einflüsse.
Democratic rules are a bulwark against extremist influences.
