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单词 guardian angels
释义

guardian angel

noun

plural guardian angels
1
: an angel believed to have special care of a particular individual
I'm still around, someone once told me, because I have at least one diligent guardian angel who watches over me. Warren Faidley
2
: a person that helps or protects another person or thing
To understand why [Alan] Greenspan seems to have changed from investors' guardian angel into a financial devil of sorts, you've got to understand what he's saying—and what he's not saying. Allan Sloane
Earlier this year, the city almost lost the illustrious Seeger's … after a downturn in business. But a guardian angel swooped in to stabilize Seeger's and to prevent Atlanta from having only one haute cuisine restaurant. John Mariani

Synonyms

  • custodian
  • defender
  • guard
  • guardian
  • protection
  • protector
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Example Sentences

He has become a guardian angel for struggling young artists. his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals
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Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined at sense 1

guardian angels

noun

plural of guardian angel
as in guardians
someone that protects his work with the pet rescue center has led many to hail him as a guardian angel and friend to all animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • guardians
  • custodians
  • defenders
  • protectors
  • bodyguards
  • protections
  • guards
  • keepers
  • champions
  • harborers
  • watches
  • wardens
  • watchmen
  • sentinels
  • watchdogs
  • preservers
  • sentries
  • savers
  • warders
  • conservers
  • lookouts
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