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庇护所;保护区;避难所 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 2
[noncount] : the protection that is provided by a safe place庇护;保护 3 [count]
a US : the room inside a church, synagogue, etc., where religious services are held(教堂等内的)圣殿
b : the most sacred or holy part of a religious building(教堂等内的)圣所