sheltered
US /ˈʃel.t̬ɚd/
UK /ˈʃel.təd/
形容词
1.
避风的, 受保护的
protected from bad weather, danger, or harm
示例:
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The small boat found a sheltered cove.
小船找到了一个避风的海湾。
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They lived a very sheltered life, away from the harsh realities of the world.
他们过着非常受保护的生活，远离世界的残酷现实。
2.
受保护的, 不谙世事的
having had a life that is protected from difficult or unpleasant experiences
示例:
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She grew up in a very sheltered environment, so she wasn't prepared for the challenges of college.
她在非常受保护的环境中长大，所以没有为大学的挑战做好准备。
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His parents kept him so sheltered that he had no idea how to deal with real-world problems.
他的父母把他保护得太好了，以至于他不知道如何处理现实世界的问题。