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under the aegis of sb / sth, with the protection or support of a person or organization
• 在〔某人或某组织〕的保护(支持)下:
»a refugee camp operating under the aegis of the UN
在联合国保护下的一座难民营
ae·gis /ˈiːʤəs/
noun [ singular ] formal : the power to protect, control, or support something or someone
— used in the phrase under the aegis of
Their rights are protected under the aegis [=authority] of the law.
The issue will be decided under the aegis of an international organization.
ae·gis
noun
also e·gis \ˈējə̇s\
(plural aegises also egises)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek aigis goatskin, shield of Zeus, perhaps from aig-, aix goat; akin to Armenian aic goat, Avestan izaēna leathern
1. : a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was originally associated chiefly with the god Zeus but later, bordered with serpents and set with a Gorgon's head, associated mainly with the goddess Athena
2.
a. : protection, defense
< the unfailing aegis of the law >
b. : a set of favorable circumstances
< to live under the aegis of complete toleration and understanding >
c. : controlling or conditioning influence
< literary activity under the aegis of symbolism — Carlos Lynes >
3.
a. : patronage, backing, or sponsorship especially when afforded by a notable or authoritative organization, group, or individual : auspices
b. : leadership
< the country rallying under the aegis of the prince >
c. : control, guidance, or direction especially as afforded by an organization, group, individual, system, or doctrine of notable or authoritative influence
< under the aegis of the government — R.A.Tybout >
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