sanc·tu·a·ry /ˈsæŋktʃuəri, -tʃəri $ -tʃueri/ ●○○ noun (plural sanctuaries) 1 [countableC]HBADLO an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted 鸟兽保护区,禁猎区 SYN refugebird/wildlife etc sanctuary The park is the largest wildlife sanctuary in the US. 这座公园是美国最大的野生生物保护区。
sanctuary for a sanctuary for tigers 虎类禁猎区
2 [countableC, uncountableU]SAFE a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger 庇护所,避难所 SYN refugefind/seek sanctuary Fleeing refugees found sanctuary in Geneva. 出逃的难民在日内瓦找到了避难所。
sanctuary for a sanctuary for battered women 受虐待妇女的庇护所
3. [countableC]RRTBB the part of a religious building that is considered to be the most holy 〔教堂内的〕圣坛 4. [countableC] American EnglishAmETB the room in a religious building where religious services take place 〔进行宗教活动的〕殿堂,圣所
5. [uncountableU]RRC the right that people had under Christian law, especially in the past, to be protected from police, soldiers etc by staying in a church 〔旧时教堂的〕庇护权〔指根据基督教教规,在教堂里的人有权不受警察或军人等的逮捕〕