guardian

guardian — noun

1. Someone given the legal authority and duty to look after a child or an adult who

1.名詞B2
釋義

Someone given the legal authority and duty to look after a child or an adult who cannot manage on their own.

例句

After the accident, the court appointed Tariro as guardian of her younger brother.

passive: appointed as guardian

As a legal guardian, Eri had to make decisions about the child's medical treatment.

同義詞
  • custodian

    more formal; often used for property or institutional care rather than personal guardianship

  • caregiver

    focuses on the act of caring, not the legal status; can be a family member without court appointment

反義詞
  • ward

    the person who is under the protection of a guardian

文法句型

guardian + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used in legal or formal settings. A guardian's responsibility typically lasts until a child turns 18 or until a court decides otherwise.

常見錯誤

❌The babysitter is a guardian of the children.
✅The babysitter looks after the children.
💡'guardian' implies a legal, long-term responsibility, not temporary care.
❌My teacher is my guardian at school.
✅My teacher is responsible for me at school.
💡'guardian' is a legal role appointed by a court or will, not a daily supervisor.

2. A person or organization that works to keep something valuable safe from harm, l

2.名詞B2
釋義

A person or organization that works to keep something valuable safe from harm, loss, or damage.

例句

The national park service acts as a guardian of the region's endangered wildlife.

collocation: acts as a guardian of

Roya considers herself a guardian of the recipes that her grandmother left her.

同義詞
  • defender

    suggests active protection against attack or criticism, often in a conflict

  • protector

    closely related and slightly less formal; more general in use

文法句型

guardian + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

The thing being protected is typically a place, tradition, natural resource, or collection that is considered publicly valuable — not personal property.

常見錯誤

❌The security guard is a guardian of the bank.
✅The security guard protects the bank.
💡'guardian' suggests a broader, more protective role than a paid security job.