sanctum sanctorum
noun[Cusually singular]
formalorhumorousuk/ˌsæŋk.təm sæŋkˈtɔː.rəm/us/ˌsæŋk.təm sæŋkˈtɔː.rəm/thepartof abuildingororganizationwhere fewpeopleareallowedto go,especiallywhere the mostimportantorsecretworkis done:
秘密基地,私密之处Hisbasementlaboratoryis thesanctumsanctorum to whichvisitorsare notinvited.他位于地下室的实验室是一处私密之所,不接受访客。
Authoritiesraidedthesanctumsanctorum of thecult.当局突袭了这个邪教的秘密据点。
Synonym
holy of holies
- He hadn'tyetmusteredthecouragetotrytosneakinto thegangleader'ssanctumsanctorum.
- There is asanctumsanctorum inside fortop-secretdocuments.
- Thattreewas one of myspecialplaces- mysanctumsanctorum.
Parts of buildings: rooms
- antechamber
- anteroom
- atelier
- attic
- ballroom
- efficiency room
- en suite
- eyrie
- family room
- form room
- meat locker
- multi-chambered
- multi-room
- observation lounge
- panic room
- playroom
- waiting room
- wet room
- workroom
- workshop
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Secrecy and privacy