shelters
US /ˈʃɛl.tərz/
UK /ˈʃɛl.təz/
複數名詞
避難所, 收容所
places providing temporary protection from bad weather or danger
範例:
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During the storm, many people sought refuge in emergency shelters.
暴風雨期間，許多人到緊急避難所尋求庇護。
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The city has several homeless shelters that provide food and beds.
該市有幾個無家可歸者收容所，提供食物和床鋪。
動詞
庇護, 遮蔽
provides protection or cover from something harmful
範例:
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The thick forest shelters the village from strong winds.
茂密的森林庇護著村莊免受強風侵襲。
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The old tree shelters many birds in its branches.
老樹的枝葉庇護著許多鳥兒。