protectorates
n. 受保護國,受保護領地( protectorate的名詞複數 )
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,該國成為英國的保護國。
This suited Britain , because it meant its protectorates could become self - sufficient.
他們開始標榜自己不僅是個存錢的的地方更是海外的金融中心.