"praetorian" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 近衛軍的
• 近衛隊的

Definition

指與羅馬皇帝精英護衛隊（禁衛軍）有關，或形容某人是強大、有時過度干涉的保護者。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

最初是歷史用語，現常比喻精英護衛或幕後有強大權力的人，有時帶有負面（操縱、幹預）含義。常見搭配有 'Praetorian Guard'（禁衛軍）。正式或文學用語，較少見。

Examples

The praetorian guard protected the Roman emperor.

**近衛軍**保護了羅馬皇帝。

He studied the praetorian era in Roman history class.

他在羅馬歷史課學習了**近衛軍**時期。

The museum has an old praetorian helmet on display.

博物館展出了古老的**近衛軍**頭盔。

Many saw the general's private security team as a modern praetorian guard.

許多人把將軍的私人安保隊視為現代**近衛軍**。

Some leaders gather a praetorian circle of loyal advisers around them.

有些領導人身邊環繞著忠誠的**近衛軍**式顧問圈。

Calling his supporters 'praetorian' hinted they acted as his personal defenders, sometimes crossing the line.

稱他的支持者為'**近衛軍**'，暗示他們像他的私人守衛，有時會越線。