sanctuary

1. N-COUNT A sanctuary is a place where people who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. 避難所

His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fled the civil war. 他的教堂成了數(shù)千逃避內(nèi)戰(zhàn)的人們的一個避難所。

2. N-UNCOUNT Sanctuary is the safety provided in a sanctuary. 庇護

Some of them have sought sanctuary in the church. 他們中的一些人已在教堂裡尋求庇護。

3. N-COUNT A sanctuary is a place where birds or animals are protected and allowed to live freely. 鳥獸禁獵區(qū)

...a bird sanctuary. …一個鳥類禁獵區(qū)。