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单词 sanctuary
释义 sanctuary
sanctuary /ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/ aep /-tʃu.er.i/ noun
1
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 spaces
2
F0 [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 - natural
3
F0 [C] the most holy part of a religious building
Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of religious buildings
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