单词 | refuge |
释义 | refuge /ref"yoohj/, n. , v. , refuged, refuging. n. 1. shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.: to take refuge from a storm. 2. a place of shelter, protection, or safety. 3. anything to which one has recourse for aid, relief, or escape. v.t. 4. Archaic. to afford refuge to. v.i. 5. Archaic. to take refuge. [1350-1400; ME < MF < L refugium, equiv. to refug(ere) to turn and flee, run away (re- RE- + fugere to flee; see FUGITIVE) + -ium -IUM] Syn. 1. security, safety. 2. asylum, retreat, sanctuary, haven, stronghold. |
随便看 |
|
英语词典包含168451条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。