shelters
US /ˈʃɛl.tərz/
UK /ˈʃɛl.təz/
复数名词
避难所, 收容所
places providing temporary protection from bad weather or danger
示例:
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During the storm, many people sought refuge in emergency shelters.
暴风雨期间，许多人到紧急避难所寻求庇护。
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The city has several homeless shelters that provide food and beds.
该市有几个无家可归者收容所，提供食物和床铺。
动词
庇护, 遮蔽
provides protection or cover from something harmful
示例:
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The thick forest shelters the village from strong winds.
茂密的森林庇护着村庄免受强风侵袭。
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The old tree shelters many birds in its branches.
老树的枝叶庇护着许多鸟儿。