hideaway

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

hideaway — 名詞

  • 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

隱居處

遠離人群、放鬆身心的靜僻地點

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.

Ingrid 在瑞士阿爾卑斯山的隱居處待了兩週，享受閱讀和獨自健行。

hideaway in/at [location] — prepositional pattern

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

Kenji 把舊花園棚屋改造成舒適的隱居處，方便午後小睡。

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

藏身處

躲避危險或他人追尋的秘密地點

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.

士兵進入山谷時，Amara 把那個祕密洞穴當作藏身處。

use [place] as a hideaway — functional purpose pattern

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

Dmitri 把文件藏在酒窖牆上那塊鬆動磚頭後面的藏身處裡。

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.