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refuges

UK //ˈrɛfjuːdʒɪz//US //ˈrɛfjudʒɪz//

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。)

同义词:shelter, sanctuary, haven, asylum, retreat

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。)

同义词:shelter, harbor, protect, shield, hide

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。)