tutelary

英 ['tjuːtɪlərɪ] 美
  • adj. 监护的;保护的
  • n. 守护神;守护圣徒

英英释意


1. providing protective supervision; watching over or safeguarding;
"daycare that is educational and not just custodial"
"a guardian angel"
"tutelary gods"

英文词源


tutelary (adj.)
1610s, from Late Latin tutelarius "a guardian," from Latin tutela "protection, watching" (see tutor (n.)).

实用场景例句


The tutelary gods of Mazu and Wind - accompanying Ear are enshrined and worshiped in the temple gate.
山门内供奉着妈祖的守护神 —— 千里眼和顺风耳.

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