名词 “sanctuary”
单数sanctuary,复数sanctuaries或不可数
- 避难所
During the storm, the family found sanctuary in the basement, safe from the howling winds outside.
- 自然保护区(用于野生动植物或自然资源的保护)
The wildlife sanctuary provides a safe haven for endangered species to live without the threat of poaching or habitat destruction.
- 圣所(宗教建筑中的圣坛周围部分)
The priest led the congregation into the sanctuary where the golden altar stood as a focal point for their prayers.