patron saint
- 守护圣人：一个人、一个社会、一个教堂或一个地方所致力保护和祈求庇佑的圣人，也可以指一个原始的领袖或典范。
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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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