hideaway

/ˈhaɪdəweɪ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhīd-ə-ˌwā/ (ame, mw)

hideaway — noun

  • hideawaysingular
  • hideawaysplural

1. a quiet, private spot that someone uses to get away from daily life and rest pea

1.名詞B2
釋義

a quiet, private spot that someone uses to get away from daily life and rest peacefully.

例句

Ingrid spent two weeks at her hideaway in the Swiss Alps, reading and hiking alone.

hideaway in/at [location] — prepositional pattern

Kenji turned the old garden shed into a cozy hideaway for afternoon naps.

同義詞
  • retreat

    suggests a deliberate withdrawal from society, often for reflection or rest; slightly more formal than hideaway

  • sanctuary

    emphasises safety and peace; carries a more emotional or spiritual tone

  • haven

    focuses on protection and comfort; often used for a place that feels safe from stress

文法句型

[possessive] hideaway

hideaway in/at [location]

用法筆記

Usually appears with a possessive determiner (my, his, her, their) or a prepositional phrase that names the location. This sense focuses on peace and relaxation rather than danger or pursuit.

常見錯誤

❌I need a hideaway from my problems' (too abstract).
✅I need a hideaway where I can relax and read.
💡The noun works best with a concrete location, not an abstract escape from problems.

2. a secret location where a person stays hidden from others, often to avoid danger

2.名詞C1
釋義

a secret location where a person stays hidden from others, often to avoid danger, capture, or unwanted discovery.

例句

Amara used the secret cave as a hideaway when the soldiers entered the valley.

use [place] as a hideaway — functional purpose pattern

Dmitri hid the documents in a hideaway behind a loose brick in the cellar wall.

同義詞
  • hideout

    more common than hideaway for criminal or fugitive contexts; sounds more practical than charming

  • lair

    suggests a wild or animal-like hiding spot; often used for criminals or dangerous animals

  • safe house

    a secure location used by spies, police, or people in danger; implies organised preparation

文法句型

use [place] as a hideaway

hideaway for [person/thing]

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (SECRET RETREAT): this sense implies the person wants to avoid being found, not simply to relax. It is often used in contexts of pursuit, danger, or concealment of objects.

常見錯誤

❌The spy found a hideaway in a five-star hotel.
✅The spy found a hideout in a five-star hotel.
💡'Hideout' is more common for espionage contexts; 'hideaway' sounds too leisure-oriented.