| 单词 | animal refuge |
| 释义 | > as lemmasanimal refuge animal refuge n. an establishment for the care and protection of (domestic) animals that have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. ΚΠ 1887 13th Ann. Rep. Tunbridge Wells Soc. Prevention Cruelty to Animals 1886 24 The establishment of an ‘Animal Refuge’, a marked improvement on the old Pound. 1954 A. L. Basham Wonder that was India x. 500 The doctrine of non-violence encouraged the endowment of animal refuges and homes for sick and aged animals, and such charities are still maintained in many cities in India. 2009 Christian Sci. Monitor (Nexis) 2 Mar. 17 As the largest no-kill animal refuge in the country, the sanctuary cares for about 2,000 abused and abandoned animals. < as lemmas |
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