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单词 sanctuary
释义

sanctuary

​noun
UK /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/
Other entries for this word
sanctuary city noun
Word Forms
singularsanctuary
pluralsanctuaries
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    uncountable official protection given to someone by a place that is safe for them

    Refugees sought sanctuary in Thailand.

    Synonyms and related words
    The practice or process of protecting
    protection
    sanctuary
    safekeeping
    1. 1a
      countable/uncountable a place where you can be safe or comfortable

      All she wanted now was the sanctuary of her own room.

      Synonyms and related words
      Places to hide and places to hide things
      hiding place
      hideaway
      retreat
  2. 2
    countable a special area where animals live in a natural environment protected from people

    a wildlife sanctuary

    Synonyms and related words
    Environmental issues
    anthropogenic
    biodegradable
    biohazard
    1. 2a
      a place for pets that are not wanted or that have not been treated well

      an animal sanctuary

      Synonyms and related words
      Zoos and safari parks
      captivity
      dolphinarium
      game reserve
  3. 3
    countable the most holy part of a religious building
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms and areas in religious buildings
    apse
    cell
    chancel

sanctuary

​noun
US /ˈsæŋktʃuˌeri/
Other entries for this word
sanctuary city noun
Word Forms
singularsanctuary
pluralsanctuaries
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    countable the most holy part of a religious building
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms and areas in religious buildings
    apse
    cell
    chancel
  2. 2
    uncountable official protection given to someone by a place that is safe for them

    Refugees sought sanctuary in Thailand.

    Synonyms and related words
    The practice or process of protecting
    protection
    defense
    safekeeping
    1. 2a
      countable/uncountable a place where you can be safe or comfortable

      All she wanted now was the sanctuary of her own room.

      Synonyms and related words
      Places to hide and places to hide things
      hiding place
      harbor
      hideaway
  3. 3
    countable a special area where animals live in a natural environment protected from people

    a wildlife sanctuary

    Synonyms and related words
    Environmental issues
    anthropogenic
    biodegradable
    biohazard
    1. 3a
      ​mainly Britishan animal shelter
      Synonyms and related words
      Zoos and safari parks
      captivity
      game preserve
      game reserve
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