1、protect

保护；防护

So, what can women do to protect themselves from heart disease?

那么，女性怎样做才能使自己不得心脏病呢？

A long thin wool coat and a purple headscarf protected her against the wind.

一件薄薄的羊毛长外套和一条紫色的头巾为她挡了风。

（保险单）为…提供保险

Many manufacturers have policies to protect themselves against blackmailers.

许多厂家都购买了保险，以防遭到敲诈。

2、affect

影响;使改变

Nicotine adversely affects the functioning of the heart and arteries.

尼古丁会对心脏及动脉功能造成损害。

More than seven million people have been affected by drought.

已有超过700万的民众受到旱灾的影响。

（感情上）打动，震动，使悲伤（或怜悯）

The divorce affected Jim deeply.

离婚对吉姆打击很大。

Gregor loved his sister, and her loss clearly still affects him.

格雷戈尔爱他的姐姐，她的去世显然仍令他悲伤不已。

假装；佯装；装出…的样子

He listened to them, affecting an amused interest.

他装作饶有兴致地听他们说话。

Ms. Redgrave affects a heavy Italian accent.

雷德格雷夫女士假装带有浓重的意大利口音。