Wordiyoasylum
🇬🇧 UK/ә'sailәm/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
Protection or shelter given to refugees or those in danger; a place offering such protection; formerly, an institution for the mentally ill
庇护，避难；收容所；（旧称）精神病院
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedaprefix
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sylumroot
=asylum
Common Collocations
- 1.seek asylum寻求庇护
- 2.grant asylum批准庇护
- 3.asylum seeker寻求庇护者
Example Sentences
- 1.
The refugee sought asylum in the neighboring country after war broke out.
- 2.
The asylum seeker waited months for a decision on his application.
- 3.
The government granted asylum to victims of political persecution.