This is the 5889th most frequent Chinese word.
堤防
"堤防" means "dike" or "embankment" used to prevent flooding.
Here, '堤防' is used to refer to a physical structure, an embankment built along a waterway to prevent flooding.
工人们正在加强河边的堤防,以防洪水来临。
The workers are fortifying the embankment along the river to prepare for potential flooding.
In this sentence, '堤防' metaphorically means to be cautious or wary, reflecting careful consideration and vigilance.
他对新同事的动机保持堤防之心。
He maintains a cautious attitude toward the intentions of the new colleague.
Here, '堤防' figuratively denotes preventative measures or mechanisms designed to protect privacy and security, resembling the function of a defense.