sanctuary

US /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

UK /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/

避难所, 庇护所, 圣所

a place of refuge or safety

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The old church became a sanctuary for the homeless.

那座老教堂成了无家可归者的避难所。

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The wildlife reserve serves as a sanctuary for endangered species.

野生动物保护区是濒危物种的避难所。

圣所, 圣殿, 教堂

a sacred place, such as a church or temple

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The pilgrims visited the ancient sanctuary.

朝圣者参观了古老的圣殿。

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

寺庙的内殿被认为是神圣的圣所。