protectorates
n. 受保护国,受保护领地( protectorate的名词复数 )
A protectorate is a country that is controlled and protected by a more powerful country.
In 1914 the country became a British protectorate.
1914年,该国成为英国的保护国。
This suited Britain , because it meant its protectorates could become self - sufficient.
他们开始标榜自己不仅是个存钱的的地方更是海外的金融中心.