sanctuary
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. 避难所
His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fled the civil war. 他的教堂成了数千逃避内战的人们的一个避难所。
2. N-UNCOUNT Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. 庇护
Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church. 他们中的一些人已在教堂里寻求庇护。
3. N-COUNT A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals are protected and allowed to live freely. 鸟兽禁猎区
...a bird sanctuary. …一个鸟类禁猎区。
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sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊərɪ/ (sanctuaries)
剑桥词典
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protection or a safe place , especially for someone or something being chased or hunted
庇护，保护；避难所，庇护所
Illegal immigrants found /sought /took sanctuary in a local church . 非法移民把当地的一座教堂当作避难所。
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees . 这座小教堂成为难民的庇护所。
figurative If I want some peace and quiet , I take sanctuary in my study . 如果想清静一会儿，我就躲进自己的书房。
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a place where birds or animals can live and be protected , especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions
禁猎区，鸟兽保护区
a wildlife /bird sanctuary 野生动物／鸟类保护区
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the most holy part of a religious building
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