patron saint
- n. 守护神，主保圣人：被尊为某个人、某个地方、某个群体、某座教堂或某项活动的保护者，人们会向其祈求庇佑；（比喻）守护者，代表人物：被当作某种活动、品质、处境或群体的守护者或典型代表的非圣者，常有幽默、夸张或反讽的意味。
网络释义英英释义
patron saint for a parish 本堂主保
Patron saint of the sun 太阳守护神
Residents Patron Saint 居民守护神
柯林斯英汉双解大词典
patron saint
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N-COUNT The patron saint of a place, an activity, or a group of people is a saint who is believed to give them special help and protection. 守护神 [usu with poss]
例：...St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors.
...圣尼古拉斯，水手的守护神。
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