haven

haven — noun

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

1.名詞B1
釋義

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.

haven for + [displaced people]

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

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

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.

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

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.