What does shelter mean?

Protection from danger or bad weather. A place that provides safety or protection. To stay somewhere protected, or protect someone from harm.

How is shelter pronounced?

UK /ˈʃeltə/, US /ˈʃeltər/.

/ˈʃeltə/ · /ˈʃeltər/

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庇护；遮蔽

n. Protection from danger or bad weather.

庇护；遮蔽

n. A place that provides safety or protection.

避难所；遮蔽物

v. To stay somewhere protected, or protect someone from harm.

躲避；庇护

We found shelter under a bridge during the storm.

暴风雨中，我们躲到一座桥下避雨。

Local authorities should provide temporary shelter for residents whose homes have been damaged by floods.

地方政府应为房屋遭洪水损坏的居民提供临时住所。

表示庇护通常不可数；指具体避难所时可数。

What does shelter mean?: Protection from danger or bad weather. A place that provides safety or protection. To stay somewhere protected, or protect someone from harm.
How is shelter pronounced?: UK /ˈʃeltə/, US /ˈʃeltər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.