sanctuary

rifugio

Luogo dove si può stare al sicuro da pericoli o problemi.

In inglese semplice: A place where you can be safe from danger or trouble.

• Her room was her sanctuary.
• The church became a sanctuary for frightened families.
• They found sanctuary in a small village across the border.

Come si usa: sanctuary from something (Her garden is a sanctuary from city noise.)

Sinonimi: refuge, shelter, haven

Espressioni comuni: safe sanctuary, sanctuary from something, peaceful sanctuary

riserva, santuario

Zona dove animali, piante o altri esseri viventi vengono protetti.

In inglese semplice: An area where animals, plants, or other living things are kept safe.

• We visited a bird sanctuary.
• Hunting is forbidden inside the sanctuary.
• Several injured elephants now live in animal sanctuaries.

Sinonimi: reserve

Espressioni comuni: bird sanctuary, wildlife sanctuary, animal sanctuary

asilo, protezione

Protezione offerta a una persona in pericolo o inseguita.

In inglese semplice: Protection given to someone who is in danger or being chased.

• The refugees sought sanctuary.
• The government granted sanctuary to the escaped prisoner.
• She was offered sanctuary after receiving threats.

Come si usa: sanctuary from someone/something (The country offered him sanctuary from persecution.)

Sinonimi: asylum, refuge, protection

Espressioni comuni: seek sanctuary, grant sanctuary, offer sanctuary

presbiterio, santuario

Parte sacra di una chiesa o di un tempio intorno al luogo principale del culto.

In inglese semplice: The holy part of a church or temple around the main place of worship.

• The priest entered the sanctuary.
• Candles lit the sanctuary around the altar.
• Visitors were asked to remain outside the temple sanctuary.

Sinonimi: chancel

Espressioni comuni: church sanctuary, temple sanctuary, enter the sanctuary