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shelter
This word carries a strong sense of sanctuary and survival. It evokes an image of a safe harbor amidst a hostile environment, whether that environment is a physical storm or a social crisis. There is an inherent feeling of relief and security associated with finding shelter, as it marks the transition from vulnerability to safety.
Countable when referring to a physical structure like a homeless shelter or a bomb shelter. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being protected from the elements.
意味
A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
"They found shelter under a rocky overhang during the storm."
To protect someone or something from danger or bad weather
"The thick canopy shelters the forest floor from direct sunlight."