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guardian

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++guard·i·an /ˈɡɑːdiən $ ˈɡɑːr-/ ●○○ noun [countable]  1 LOOK AFTER somebodysomeone who is legally responsible for looking after someone else’s child, especially after the child’s parents have died 监护人somebody’s guardian His aunt is his legal guardian. 他姑妈是他的法定监护人。2 formalPROTECT someone who guards or protects something 维护者,保卫者guardian of The US sees itself as the guardian of democracy. 美国以民主制度的捍卫者自居。
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guardianAlice was to be handed over to a guardian nominated by Richard, who would marry her after his return from crusade.Children under 17 will only be admitted in the company of a parent or adult guardian.His argument was backed by the Attorney General, in his role as guardian of the public interest.Yet they can be shown to be in some sense the implicit guardians of morality.When Sara was 7, Aunt Maggie became her legal guardian.The court must obtain the consent of the child's parent or guardian.The child, however, is a minor, the legal responsibility of his/her parents or guardians.Could you contact Mrs Smith's guardians and tell them she's been admitted to hospital?But today, guardians of the land are finding it rather more difficult to make sure the estate pays its way.legal guardianA senile old person might also be assigned a legal guardian.His aunt is his legal guardian.So Anna became my legal guardian.But I wish to leave the control of the estate in your hands as sort of legal guardians.guardian ofSaudi Arabia sees itself as the guardian of Islam.
nThe GuardianGuardian, The trademark  na serious British daily newspaper known for its left-wing opinions see also Guardian readerFrom Longman Business Dictionaryguardianguard‧i‧an /ˈgɑːdiənˈgɑːr-/ noun [countable] LAW someone who is legally responsible for looking after someone else, especially a child or someone who is mentally illMr. Gonzales became his young cousin’s legal guardian after the child’s parents died.
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guardian
guardian /ˈɡɑːdiən $ ˈɡɑːr-/ noun [countable]
1. someone who is legally responsible for looking after someone else’s child, especially after the child’s parents have died
    sb’s guardian
    His aunt is his legal guardian.
2. formal someone who guards or protects something
    guardian of
    The US sees itself as the guardian of democracy.


Guardian
Guardian, The trademark
a serious British daily newspaper known for its left-wing opinions ⇨ Guardian reader


guard·ianBrE /ˈɡɑːdiən/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɡɑːrdiən/ 🔊 nouna person who protects sth 保护者;守卫者;保卫者 SYN custodian Farmers should be guardians of the countryside. 农民应是农村的守卫者。🔊🔊The police are guardians of law and order. 警察是法律和治安的护卫者。🔊🔊a person who is legally responsible for the care of another person, especially a child whose parents have died (尤指双亲已故孩子的)监护人