sanctuary

US /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

UK /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

避難所, 庇護所, 聖所

a place of refuge or safety

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The old church became a sanctuary for the homeless.

那座老教堂成了無家可歸者的避難所。

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The wildlife reserve serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.

野生動物保護區是瀕危物種的避難所。

聖所, 聖殿, 教堂

a sacred place, such as a church or temple

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The pilgrims visited the ancient sanctuary.

朝聖者參觀了古老的聖殿。

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The inner chamber of the temple was considered a holy sanctuary.

寺廟的內殿被認為是神聖的聖所。