serving as a protector, guardian, or patron
守护人的,监护人的
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the tutelary spirits of these regions .这些地区的守护神。
of or relating to protection or a guardian
(与)守护(有关)的;(与)监护人(有关)的
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the state maintained a tutelary relation with the security police. 国家维持其对秘密警察的监护关系。
"early 17th cent.: from Latin