单词 | sanctuary |
释义 | sanctuary sanctuary /ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/ aep /-tʃu.er.i/ noun F0 [C usually singular, U] protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted: » Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.» The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.» FIGURATIVE If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.Thesaurus+: ↑Safe and enclosed spacesF0 [C] a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions: » a wildlife/bird sanctuaryThesaurus+: ↑Zoos and wildlife reservesThesaurus+: ↑Animal Dwellings - man-made , ↑Animal dwellings - naturalF0 [C] the most holy part of a religious building Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of religious buildings |
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