shelter /ˈʃeltə/ I. n. 1.［c］掩蔽处，躲避处: seek a shelter from the rain 找避雨处 2.［u］保护，掩蔽: seek political shelter寻求政治保护 ‖II. vt. 掩蔽，庇护：be accused of sheltering criminals 被指控庇护罪犯 The darkness of the night sheltered their activities. 黑夜掩护了他们的行动。The hut sheltered him from the cold wind.小屋使他免受寒风侵袭。