sanctuary

n.

1. 圣所, 圣地
2. 圣堂
3. 庇护所
   • The fleeing rebels found a sanctuary in the nearby church.
     正在逃窜的反叛分子在附近的教堂里避难。
4. 庇护, 庇护权
   • I was glad to climb into the sanctuary of my bed.
     我很乐意爬上床躲起来。
   • Most countries refuse to give sanctuary to people who hijack aeroplanes.
     大多数国家拒绝对劫机者提供庇护。
5. 避难所
   • There was a sanctuary of political refugees behind the hospital.
     医院后面有一个政治难民的避难所 。
   • The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.
     这名犯法者获准在教堂里避难。
6. 禁猎区, 鸟兽类保护区
   • This island is maintained as a sanctuary for endangered species.
     那个岛继续作为濒危物种的保护区。