单词 | sanctuary |
释义 | sanctuary 1 ENTRIES FOUND: sanctuary (noun) sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃəˌweri/ Brit /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ noun plural sanctuaries sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃəˌweri/ Brit /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ noun plural sanctuaries Learner's definition of SANCTUARY 1 [count] : a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter庇护所;保护区;避难所 wildlife/bird sanctuaries野生动物/鸟类保护区 The house was a sanctuary for runaway teens.这所房子是离家出走少年的庇护所。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 Her garden was a sanctuary from the stress of daily life. [=she felt relaxed and free from stress when she was in her garden]花园是她躲避日常生活压力的好去处。 2 [noncount] : the protection that is provided by a safe place庇护;保护 The refugees found/sought sanctuary when they crossed the border.难民们越境找到了/寻求庇护。 3 [count] a US : the room inside a church, synagogue, etc., where religious services are held(教堂等内的)圣殿 b : the most sacred or holy part of a religious building(教堂等内的)圣所 The sanctuary contains the altar of sacrifice.圣所有祭坛。 |
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