haven

/ˈheɪvn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈheɪvn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhā-vən/ (ame, mw)

haven — 名詞

  • havensingular
  • havensplural

1. somewhere that feels safe from danger and worry, where someone can enjoy peace a

1.名詞B1
釋義

避風港

安全平靜的棲身之處

somewhere that feels safe from danger and worry, where someone can enjoy peace and quiet.

例句

After the earthquake, the school became a haven for families who lost their homes.

地震後，這所學校成了無家可歸家庭的避風港。

haven for + [displaced people]

The public library was a quiet haven where Noor could study without interruptions.

這間公立圖書館是一個安靜的避風港，Noor 可以在那裡不受打擾地讀書。

quiet haven

同義詞
  • refuge

    emphasises escape from immediate danger rather than ongoing peace

  • sanctuary

    often implies a protected or sacred space, especially for wildlife

  • shelter

    more basic physical protection, usually from weather or attack

  • oasis

    metaphorical — a pleasant place in the middle of a difficult environment

反義詞

常見錯誤

❌This beach is a haven for swimmers.' (when meaning simply any beach).
✅This beach is a haven for swimmers looking for calm waters.
💡haven implies a place that provides protection or relief, not just any location.

2. a quiet stretch of sea by the land, offering ships protection from strong winds

2.名詞B2
釋義

港灣

沿海可供船隻停靠避風的水域

a quiet stretch of sea by the land, offering ships protection from strong winds and large waves.

例句

The fishing boats returned to the haven before the evening storm arrived.

漁船在傍晚暴風雨來臨前回到了港灣。

The coast has a natural haven where ships wait out bad weather.

這處海岸有一個天然港灣，船隻可以在那裡躲避惡劣天氣。

natural haven

同義詞
  • harbour

    a broader term that includes the port town and facilities, not just the sheltered water

  • port

    a town or city with a harbour; focuses on commerce and docking rather than shelter

  • cove

    a small curved bay that can provide shelter but is a natural feature, not necessarily used for docking

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (SAFE PLACE): sense 2 refers only to a physical body of water used by ships, not a general safe location for people or animals.

常見錯誤

❌We found a haven to park our car.
✅We found a safe spot to park our car.
💡haven (sense 2) is for ships and boats, not cars.