sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃəˌweri/ Brit /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ noun plural sanctuaries
/ˈsæŋktʃəˌweri/ Brit /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/
noun
plural sanctuaries
Learner's definition of SANCTUARY
1
[count] : a place where someone or something is protected or given shelter庇護所;保護區;避難所 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
[noncount] : the protection that is provided by a safe place庇護;保護 3 [count]
a US : the room inside a church, synagogue, etc., where religious services are held(教堂等内的)聖殿
b : the most sacred or holy part of a religious building(教堂等内的)聖所