sanctuary
noun uk/ˈsæŋk.tʃʊə.ri/ us/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
[ C usually singular, U ]庇护，保护;避难所，庇护所
protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted
Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church. 非法移民把当地的一座教堂当作避难所。
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees. 这座小教堂成为难民的庇护所。
figurative If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study. 如果想清静一会儿，我就躲进自己的书房。
[ C ]禁猎区，鸟兽保护区
a place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions
a wildlife/bird sanctuary 野生动物／鸟类保护区
[ C ]圣殿，圣堂
the most holy part of a religious building