单词 | retreat centre |
释义 | > as lemmasretreat centre retreat centre n. a place where people may stay for a period devoted to prayer, study, or relaxation. ΚΠ 1908 Messenger July 627 The retreat centres are at Alken, province of Limburg,..and Fayt in the Hainault. 1971 P. G. Hiebert Konduru iii. 43 Some have widespread followings and may maintain retreat centers or āshrams where their disciples congregate. 1997 Roanoke (Va.) Times (Nexis) 24 July (Extra section) 1 A retreat center for people who want to get away from it all, to witness nature's cycles, to learn how to have fun in their gardens. 2007 Church Times 5 Jan. 16/2 A quiet garden is simply somewhere beautiful where people can take time out to rest and pray, whether in a private home, a retreat centre, or an inner-city area. < as lemmas |
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