n.

1. 遮蓋物；躲避處；避難所[C][（+from）]
   The umbrella is a poor shelter from heavy rain.

   雨傘不太遮擋得住大雨。

2. 掩蔽，遮蔽；庇護，保護；避難[U][（+from）]
   Their immediate need is for food, clothing and shelter.

   他們所急需的是吃的，穿的和住的。

vt.

1. （使）掩蔽，遮蔽；庇護；保護[（+from）]
   The wall sheltered us from the wind.

   牆壁遮擋著，使我們免遭風吹。

   She was accused of sheltering a murderer.

   她被指控隱匿兇手。

vi.

1. 躲避；避難[Q][（+from）]
   They sheltered from the sun under a tree.

   他們在樹底下乘涼。

n.

1. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger.
2. a place providing food and accommodation for the homeless.
3. an animal sanctuary.
4. a shielded condition; protection.

v.

1. provide with shelter.
   ▸find refuge or take cover.
2. [often as adj. sheltered] prevent from having to do or face something difficult.
3. protect (income) from taxation.