[] () the principle or practice of protecting a country's own industry by taxing foreign goods贸易保护主义◆The system of protectionism aims to preserve jobs.贸易保护主义制度旨在保住就业岗位。▸protectionist /prəˈtekʃənɪst/
adjective
◆The trade agreement will bring an end to protectionist measures in both countries.这项贸易协定将结束两国的贸易保护措施。