refuge noun ⇨refuge (a women's refuge)⇨shelter (take refuge)refuge
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refuge ♦︎ shelter ♦︎ sanctuary ♦︎ haven ♦︎ hiding place ♦︎ retreat ♦︎ hideout ♦︎ safe houseThese are all words for a place where sb/sth can be protected or hidden.这些词均表示避难所、藏身地。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a refuge / shelter / sanctuary / haven / hiding place / retreat / hideout / safe house for sb / sth◆a refuge / sanctuary / haven / hiding place / retreat from sth◆a secret refuge / hiding place / retreat / hideout◆an animal refuge / shelter / sanctuary◆a wildlife refuge / sanctuary◆a mountain refuge / retreat / hideout◆an island refuge / retreat◆a refuge / shelter for the homeless■refuge ˈrefjuːdʒ [countable] a place that provides protection from harm or danger for sb/sth; a building that provides a place to stay for people in need of protection from sb/sth避难所;收容所◆He regarded the room as a refuge from the outside world.他把这个屋子当作是逃离外界的避难所。◆The marshes are a wetland refuge for seabirds, waders and wildfowl.那片沼泽是海鸟、涉禽和野禽的湿地藏身处。◆ (especially BrE) The best option for a female victim of domestic abuse is to contact a women's refuge.对受到家庭暴力伤害的女性而言,最佳的做法是联系妇女救助中心。ⓘ In American English this is usually called a women's shelter.在美式英语中,这通常称为women's shelter。 see also refuge ⇨ shelter■shelter [countable] a building, usually owned by a charity, that provides a place to stay for people without a home, or protection for people or animals who have been badly treated(无家可归者、受虐待者或动物的)收容所,庇护所◆a night shelter for the homeless无家可归者夜间收容所◆We adopted a rescue dog from an animal shelter.我们从动物收容处领养了一只搜救犬。 see also shelter ⇨ shelter■sanctuary ˈsæŋktʃuəri; NAmEˈsæŋktueri [countable] an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed; a safe place, especially one where people who are being chased or attacked can stay and be protected鸟兽保护区;禁猎区;(尤指躲避追踪或攻击的)避难所,庇护所◆The island was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1969.1969年宣布该岛为野生动物保护区。◆The church became a sanctuary for the refugees.这个教堂成为难民的庇护所。 see also sanctuary ⇨ shelter■havenˈheɪvn [countable] (ratherformal) a place that is safe and peaceful where people go to rest or to be protected from sth安全场所;避难所◆The hotel is a haven of peace and tranquillity.这家旅馆是一处平静安宁的所在。◆We have a duty to offer a safe haven to all refugees.我们有责任为所有难民提供一个安全的避风港。■ˈhiding place [countable] a place where sb/sth can be hidden隐藏处;藏身地◆They used the cave as a hiding place for their weapons.他们将那个洞穴作为藏匿武器的地方。◆As darkness fell, she emerged from her hiding place.夜幕降临时,她从藏身之处出来了。■retreat rɪˈtriːt [countable] (ratherformal) a quiet, private place that you go to in order to get away from your usual life僻静处;隐居处◆She bought the cottage as a weekend retreat.她买了那处村舍作为周末幽居之所。ⓘ To go on a retreat is to stop your usual activities for a period of time and go to a quiet place for prayer and thought. * go on a retreat指隐退静修,即放下日常事务,到安静的地方祈祷和静思一段时间◆He went on a Buddhist retreat.他去参加佛教的静修了。■hideout ˈhaɪdaʊt [countable] a place where sb goes when they do not want anyone to find them, especially if they are hiding from the police(尤指为躲避警方的)藏身处,隐蔽处◆Several terrorist hideouts were discovered in the area.这个地区发现了几个恐怖分子的藏身处。■ˈsafe house [countable] a house that is used by an organization in order to hide or protect people(某个组织用于藏匿或保护人的)藏身处,安全屋◆He is under heavy police guard in a safe house after receiving death threats.受到死亡威胁后,他住到有大批警察守卫的藏身处。