protectorate
US /prəˈtek.tɚ.ət/
UK /prəˈtek.tər.ət/
名词
1.
保护国, 受保护国
a state that is controlled and protected by another
示例:
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The small island nation became a protectorate of the larger empire.
这个小岛国成为了大帝国的保护国。
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Historically, many colonies were initially established as protectorates.
历史上，许多殖民地最初是作为保护国建立的。
2.
保护关系, 保护制度
the relationship of protection and partial control by a superior power over a dependent country or region
示例:
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The treaty established a protectorate over the region, granting the larger power certain rights.
该条约确立了对该地区的保护关系，赋予大国某些权利。
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The period of the protectorate lasted for several decades.
保护关系时期持续了数十年。
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