棲身之地 — meaning in English

English meaning

• harbor noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
• haven noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
• lee noun The sheltered side of something, away from the wind.
• refuge noun Safety or shelter from danger or difficulty.

Senses

棲身之地 is used for these senses in English:

• harbor (countable) Any place of shelter.
• haven A peaceful or tranquil place.
• lee (nautical) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
• refuge A state of safety, protection or shelter.

harbor — full definition

1. noun A sheltered area of water where ships can dock or anchor safely.
2. verb To provide shelter or refuge for someone or something, including secretly hiding a fugitive.

haven — full definition

1. noun A place of safety or shelter from danger or trouble.
2. noun A harbour or sheltered stretch of water where ships can safely anchor.

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