Cucumber seedlings were sprayed with different concentrations of LaCl3 for 3 d continuously. After 7 d of this treatment, the plants were treated with 1200 mg·L-1 2,4-dichlorophennoxy(2,4-D) for 24 h. The leaves were harvested and rinsed with 5 mmol · L-1 EDTA. The concentrations of photosynthetic pigments, soluble protein and metabolites related to oxidative stress and the activities of antioxidant enzymes in leaves were assayed. The results show that the treatment with appropriate concentration of LaCl3 has resistant effect on oxidative stress induced by 2, 4-D. Proper concentration of LaCl3 promotes the activity of antioxidant system in plants and alleviates the damage caused by 2, 4-D.