| 单词 | refuge |
| 释义 | refuge (once / 253 pages) n To take refuge is to find a safe place. You might take refuge under a bridge in a hail storm, or in a basement during a tornado. Refuge comes from a French word meaning "to flee," and, in most cases, a refuge is a place to flee to in order to get away from people or places that are unsafe. A refuge is a safe place, such as a building or even another country, as in "they sought refuge from the war by leaving their homeland," or it is a simple, personal place of comfort — like a friend's couch. WORD FAMILYrefuge: refuges USAGE EXAMPLESMost of the park was and still is a green refuge from the bustle just outside its gates. Washington Times(Jan 01, 2017) How Britain became a refuge for exiled leaders during World War II. Washington Post(Dec 27, 2016) A band of armed ranchers trapped themselves in an Oregon wildlife refuge, in the name of freedom. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) 1n something or someone turned to for assistance or security took refuge in lying Syn|Hypo|Hyper recourse, resort shadow refuge from danger or observation resource a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed 2n a safe place Syn|Hypo|Hyper safety harborage, harbourage (nautical) a place of refuge (as for a ship) area, country a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) 3n a shelter from danger or hardship Syn|Hypo|Hyper asylum, sanctuary harbor, harbour a place of refuge and comfort and security safeholda refuge from attack safe housea house used as a hiding place or refuge by members of certain organizations shelter a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger 4n act of turning to for assistance Syn|Hyper recourse, resort aid, assist, assistance, help the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose |
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