/ˈsæŋktjʊərɪ/
[C] an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed 鸟兽保护区；禁猎区 SYN reserve
a bird/wildlife sanctuary
鸟类／野生动物保护区
[U] safety and protection, especially for people who are being chased or attacked 庇护；保护
to take sanctuary in a place
在某处避难
The government offered sanctuary to 4 000 refugees.
政府为 4 000 名难民提供了保护。
She longed for the sanctuary of her own home.
她渴望回到自己家中，不再担惊受怕