lair
lair — noun
- lairsingular
- lairsplural
1. A quiet or hidden spot used by a wild animal for resting or sleeping, or any pla
A quiet or hidden spot used by a wild animal for resting or sleeping, or any place a person uses to be alone or to avoid being found.
The wolf led her cubs to the lair she had dug under an old oak.
wild animal lair + possessive determiner
Kemi found a dry, sheltered lair among the rocks where her cat had been hiding.
The escaped prisoner had set up a secret lair in an abandoned factory warehouse.
Linh searched the fox's lair carefully but found no cubs inside.
Allison retreated to her quiet lair at the back of the library to read.
- den
refers almost exclusively to a wild animal's home; does not extend to people's hiding places
- hideout
informal; used mainly for a person's secret place, often for illegal or escape-related purposes
- hideaway
more positive and informal; suggests a comfortable or enjoyable private retreat
- refuge
more formal; emphasises safety and protection from danger or trouble
文法句型
the lair of [animal/person]
[possessive determiner] + lair
用法筆記
Unlike 'den', which is used almost only for wild animals, 'lair' also describes a person's secret or private space. Common in fantasy, crime, and nature contexts.