sanc·tu·a·ry/`sæŋktʃˏɛrɪ; ˈsæŋktʃuəri/ n 1 [C,U] a peaceful place that is safe and provides protection, especially for people who are in danger 庇护所，避难所: The rebel leader took sanctuary in the French embassy. 叛军首领在法国大使馆避难。 2 [C] an area for birds or animals where they are protected and cannot be hunted 禁猎区，鸟兽保护区