“防备”常见的英文表达有 guard against、be on guard against、prepare for defense against 等,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
guard against:强调采取预防措施以避免危险或不利情况的发生,是比较常用且简洁的表达。例如:We should guard against cyberattacks.(我们应该防备网络攻击。)
be on guard against:更侧重于提醒某人要保持警惕,以防某种潜在的危险或威胁。例如:You must be on guard against pickpockets when traveling.(旅行时你必须防备小偷。)
prepare for defense against:这种表达更正式、书面,常用于军事、安全等较为严肃的语境,强调为抵御某种威胁而做好充分的准备。例如:The army is preparing for defense against a possible invasion.(军队正在为抵御可能的入侵做防备。)