
refuges
词源
源自拉丁语 'refugium'(撤退/庇护所),由 re-(回)和 fugere(逃跑)组成,14世纪通过古法语 'refuge' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指为躲避危险或困难而提供安全保护的地方或状态,常用于描述自然灾害、战争等紧急情况下的庇护场所。
“During the flood, many people sought refuges in schools and community centers.”
(洪水期间,许多人到学校和社区中心寻求庇护。)
“Wildlife refuges are essential for protecting endangered species.”
(野生动物保护区对保护濒危物种至关重要。)
verb
❶ 指提供庇护或保护的行为,通常用于描述人或动物在危险时寻找安全的行为。
“The birds refuged in the dense forest during the storm.”
(暴风雨期间,鸟儿们在茂密的森林中躲避。)
“He refuged at a friend's house after losing his home.”
(失去家园后,他在朋友家暂住避难。)
常见短语
seek refuge — 指主动寻找安全庇护的行为,常用于描述逃离危险或困境时的动作。
“Thousands of people sought refuge in neighboring countries during the conflict.”
(冲突期间,数千人到邻国寻求庇护。)
take refuge in — 表示在某个特定地点或方式中获得保护或安慰,可以是物理或精神层面的。
“She took refuge in music when feeling stressed.”
(感到压力时,她从音乐中寻求慰藉。)