guardian

noun

UK/ˈɡɑː.di.ən/
US/ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Definitions of guardian noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A person who is legally responsible for the care of someone who cannot manage their own affairs, such as a child whose parents have died.

    監護人

    • Before the surgery can proceed, consent must be obtained from the child's parents or legal guardian.

      在手術進行之前,必須獲得孩子的父母或法定監護人的同意。

    • The child's guardian refused to allow him to participate in any activity that might endanger his health.

      孩子的監護人拒絕讓他參加任何可能危害他健康的活動。

    • The court will appoint a guardian to manage the minor's assets.

      法院將指定一名監護人來管理未成年人的資產。

  2. Countable(可數名詞)formal(正式)

    Someone who protects or defends something.

    保護者;捍衛者;維護者

    • These organizations portray themselves as guardians of the environment, dedicated to protecting natural resources.

      這些組織將自己描繪成環境的守護者,致力於保護自然資源。

    • Museums act as guardians of cultural heritage, responsible for preserving precious artifacts.

      博物館作為文化遺產的守護者,負責保護珍貴的文物。

    • We need more responsible leaders who act as guardians of social justice.

      我們需要更多負責任的領導者,他們作為社會正義的守護者。