sanctuary
noun
uk/ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/us/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/[Cusually singular,U]
protectionor asafeplace,especiallyfor someone or something beingchasedorhunted:
庇护，保护；避难所，庇护所Illegalimmigrantsfound/sought/tooksanctuary in alocalchurch.非法移民把当地的一座教堂当作避难所。
Thechapelbecamea sanctuary for therefugees.这座小教堂成为难民的庇护所。
figurativeIf Iwantsomepeaceandquiet, Itakesanctuary in mystudy.如果想清静一会儿，我就躲进自己的书房。
[C]
aplacewherebirdsoranimalscanliveand beprotected,especiallyfrom beinghuntedordangerousconditions:
禁猎区，鸟兽保护区awildlife/birdsanctuary野生动物／鸟类保护区
[C]
the mostholypartof areligiousbuilding
圣殿，圣堂Safe & enclosed spaces
- awning
- bolthole
- booth
- bunker
- bus shelter
- carrel
- cocoon
- covert
- drop-in
- dugout
- hideaway
- hideout
- hidey-hole
- hiding place
- invacuate
- refuge
- retreat
- safe haven
- safe house
- sanctuary city
You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics:
Zoology: zoos & wildlife reserves
Animal dwellings - man-made
Parts of religious buildings