sanctuary

Zufluchtsort

Ein Ort, an dem man vor Gefahr oder Schwierigkeiten geschützt ist.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: sanctuary from something (Her garden is a sanctuary from city noise.)

Synonyme: refuge, shelter, haven

Häufige Wendungen: safe sanctuary, sanctuary from something, peaceful sanctuary

Schutzgebiet, Tierreservat

Ein Gebiet, in dem Tiere, Pflanzen oder andere Lebewesen geschützt werden.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: reserve

Häufige Wendungen: bird sanctuary, wildlife sanctuary, animal sanctuary

Asyl, Schutz

Schutz, der jemandem gewährt wird, der in Gefahr ist oder verfolgt wird.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: sanctuary from someone/something (The country offered him sanctuary from persecution.)

Synonyme: asylum, refuge, protection

Häufige Wendungen: seek sanctuary, grant sanctuary, offer sanctuary

Altarraum, Heiligtum

Der heilige Bereich einer Kirche oder eines Tempels um den zentralen Ort der Verehrung.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

Synonyme: chancel

Häufige Wendungen: church sanctuary, temple sanctuary, enter the sanctuary