His arm draped protectively over Megan's shoulders, he said, "She isn't catching on like the other kids are." 只见他保护性地用胳膊搂住梅根的肩头说:“她和别的孩子不同,跟不上趟。”
Usually a shy, submissive person who holds the glass protectively, not letting go, as though afraid somebody will take it away. 这是属于害羞、顺从的一类人。他们保护性地拿酒杯,往往不会轻易让酒杯离手,似乎担心其他人会把酒杯夺走。