der Schutzschild
Translation
shield, protective shield, force field
Examples
Das Raumschiff hat einen starken Schutzschild.
The spaceship has a strong shield.
Sein Humor ist ein Schutzschild gegen Kritik.
His humour is a shield against criticism.
Grammar Patterns
a shield against+4 ((sth.acc)) The humor is a shield against criticism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Abschirmung (shielding), der Schutzwall (protective wall)
Etymology
From 'Schutz' (protection) + 'Schild' (shield). Literally a 'protection shield'.
Memory Tips
Think of a sci-fi spaceship's 'shield' (Schild) that provides 'protection' (Schutz).