sheltered

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TOEFLB1

Definitions

adj.

Protected from wind, weather, or danger; (of a person) overprotected and lacking real-world experience.

受庇护的,受保护的;(指人)被过度保护的,缺乏社会经验的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shelteredother
=sheltered

Common Collocations

  • 1.sheltered life与世隔绝的生活
  • 2.sheltered spot避风处,僻静处
  • 3.sheltered housing受保护住房(为老人或残障人士提供)
  • 4.[sheltered upbringing]被过度保护的成长环境

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The bay is sheltered from strong winds by a line of cliffs.

  • 2.

    Having grown up in a sheltered environment, she struggled to cope with city life.

  • 3.

    We found a sheltered spot on the beach to have our picnic.

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