1. to provide a place of protection from danger or bad weather
提供庇護，使免受危險或惡劣天氣的傷害
The old barn sheltered the hikers from the sudden storm.
那座舊穀倉讓徒步旅行者躲過了突如其來的暴風雨。
We need to find something to shelter us from the rain.
我們需要找個東西來避雨。
Shelter Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
shelter
verb
快速理解
What does "Shelter" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Shelter"?
「shelter」作動詞時，主要指提供或尋求保護，使其免受傷害或危險。
- 1
提供庇護
EN: to provide a place of safety or protection for someone or something
翻譯: 為某人或某物提供安全或保護的場所。
- 2
尋求庇護
EN: to take refuge or find protection from danger or bad weather
翻譯: 躲避危險或惡劣天氣，尋求保護。
- 3
遮擋
EN: to protect something by placing it under cover or behind something
翻譯: 將某物置於遮蓋物或屏障後以提供保護。
- 4
收容
EN: to give temporary housing to someone, especially someone in need
翻譯: 為某人（尤指需要幫助者）提供臨時住所。
小提醒：注意「shelter」作動詞時，常與介系詞「from」連用，表示「保護...免受...」或「躲避...」，例如「shelter from the rain」（躲雨）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Shelter" in English）
How to pronounce "Shelter" in English?"Shelter" US vs UK pronunciation
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“They target poor families and convince the parents to send their children. In return, they provide free food and shelter and sometimes pay the families a monthly stipend.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Shelter"?How does "Shelter" change by context?
2. to find or take shelter; to stay in a protected place
躲避，尋求庇護；待在受保護的地方
The cat sheltered under the porch during the thunderstorm.
雷雨期間，那隻貓躲在門廊下。
They sheltered in the basement until the tornado warning passed.
他們在地下室躲避，直到龍捲風警報解除。
3. to give a home or refuge to someone, especially someone in need
收容，為（尤指有需要的人）提供住所或庇護
During the war, many families risked their lives to shelter refugees.
戰爭期間，許多家庭冒著生命危險收容難民。
The organization shelters victims of domestic violence.
該組織為家庭暴力的受害者提供庇護。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Shelter"?How to make natural sentences with "Shelter"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| shelter + noun | 庇護（某人/某物） | The old barn sheltered the stray animals. (那個舊穀倉庇護了流浪動物。) |
| shelter + noun + from + noun | 保護（某人/某物）免受… | The trees sheltered us from the rain. (那些樹木保護我們免受雨淋。) |
| shelter + in/at/under + noun | 躲避在… | We sheltered in a cave during the storm. (暴風雨期間我們躲避在一個洞穴裡。) |
| be sheltered + by + noun | 被…遮蔽/保護 | The village is sheltered by the surrounding mountains. (這個村莊被周圍的山脈所遮蔽。) |
用法說明
How is "Shelter" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Shelter"?
shelter + 受詞 + from + N 與 shelter + 受詞 + against + N
- shelter + 受詞 + from + N 強調「提供庇護，使其『避開』或『免於』某種具體、即時的威脅或惡劣狀況」，例如風雨、攻擊或危險。
- shelter + 受詞 + against + N 則較常指「提供庇護，使其『防備』或『抵禦』某種潛在的、可能發生的威脅」，語意上更偏向預防性保護。
- 在實際使用中，兩者常可互換，但
from的使用頻率遠高於against，涵蓋範圍也更廣。 EN: The trees sheltered us from the sudden downpour. 翻譯: 這些樹讓我們躲過了突如其來的傾盆大雨。
EN:They built a strong bunker to shelter the villagers against possible storms.
翻譯:他們建造了堅固的地下掩體，讓村民能防備可能來襲的暴風雨。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用 shelter someone/something from something 即可清晰表達「庇護…使其免於…」的意思。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Shelter" and similar words?How to choose "Shelter" vs alternatives?
shelter vs protect
「shelter」強調提供遮蔽處以避開危險或惡劣環境，而「protect」則泛指提供任何形式的保護，範圍更廣。
shelter vs harbor
「shelter」通常指提供暫時的、物理性的庇護；「harbor」則常帶有隱藏、庇護（人或想法）的含義，可能涉及法律或道德問題。
shelter vs shield
「shelter」強調提供一個可以進入的庇護空間；「shield」則強調在危險與被保護者之間設置一個阻隔物。
口語用法
How is "Shelter" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Shelter"?
引述
在轉述他人請求或建議時，常用來緩和語氣，表示這不是說話者本人的直接要求。 EN: She said, "Can you shelter the packages from the rain until I get home?" 翻譯: 她說：「在我回家前，你能不能先把包裹放在淋不到雨的地方？」
EN:My neighbor asked if we could shelter their cat for a couple of days.
翻譯:我鄰居問我們能不能收留他們的貓幾天。
語氣強調
在口語中，透過重音或語調強調 "shelter"，以表達強烈的保護意圖或緊迫性。 EN: We need to shelter the seedlings tonight—there's a frost warning! 翻譯: 我們今晚必須保護好這些幼苗——有霜凍警報！
EN:I told him, "Just shelter in place until the all-clear is given."
翻譯:我告訴他：「就在原地避難，直到警報解除。」
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適字眼時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，後接更具體的說明。 EN: We should, you know, shelter... find a safer spot before the storm hits. 翻譯: 我們應該，你知道，找個地方避一避…在暴風雨來之前找個更安全的地點。
EN:The plan is to, um, shelter the vulnerable populations first in an emergency.
翻譯:計劃是，嗯，在緊急情況下先安置弱勢群體。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "shelter" 用作停頓填充詞，並應使用更精確、結構完整的句子來表達保護、庇護或提供住所的概念。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Shelter"?What fixed phrases with "Shelter" should I remember?
shelter from
shelter from [something]
躲避（風雨、危險等）
shelter in place
shelter in place
就地避難（待在原地尋求保護）
shelter behind
shelter behind [something/someone]
躲在…後面；以…為掩護
shelter together
shelter together
一起避難；共同躲避
shelter from the rain
shelter from the rain
避雨
shelter under
shelter under [something]
在…下面躲避
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Shelter"?Which "Shelter" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to find a shelter from the rain.
✓We need to find shelter from the rain.
當 'shelter' 作為動詞或不可數名詞表示「庇護、遮蔽」的抽象概念時，通常不加冠詞 'a'。加 'a' 時是指具體的「庇護所」建築物。
×The umbrella sheltered me under the heavy rain.
✓The umbrella sheltered me from the heavy rain.
動詞 'shelter' 表示「保護...免受...」時，固定搭配介系詞 'from'，後面接要避開的負面事物（如雨、風、危險）。
×They sheltered themselves in the basement during the storm.
✓They sheltered in the basement during the storm.
動詞 'shelter' 本身已含有「（自己）尋求庇護」的意思，通常不需要加反身代名詞 'themselves'，除非要特別強調是「他們自己」而非他人。
×The government built houses to shelter.
✓The government built houses to shelter the homeless.
當 'shelter' 作為及物動詞表示「為...提供庇護」時，必須有受詞（誰或什麼被庇護）。不及物用法（如 'to shelter from the rain'）則不需要。
×We were sheltering from the storm for two hours.
✓We sheltered from the storm for two hours.
描述一個在過去已完成的「尋求庇護」動作，且持續了一段時間，通常使用簡單過去式，而非過去進行式。進行式更強調動作正在進行中的畫面。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Shelter"?What are tense/participle forms of "Shelter"?
shelters(3rd_singular)sheltering(present_participle)sheltered(past)sheltered(past_participle)