patron saint
短语保护圣徒, 守护神, 创始人, 最高典范
发音
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/ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/
词形变化
patron saints
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patron saints
释义与例句
n.
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1.
A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.
主保圣人
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2.
An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.
比喻Janet is the patron saint of procrastination. I'm thinking of erecting her a shrine of doughnut boxes in the breakroom.