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guardian

🇬🇧 UK/'gɑ:diәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person who protects or watches over someone or something; a person legally responsible for a child or incompetent adult.

监护人;保护者,守护者

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
guardto protect, watch over, defend
+
ianone who, relating to
=guardian

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The court appointed a guardian to protect the child's interests.

  • 2.

    Environmental organizations serve as guardians of our natural resources.

  • 3.

    Grandparents often take on the role of guardian when parents are unavailable.

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