n.

1. 遮盖物；躲避处；避难所[C][（+from）]
   The umbrella is a poor shelter from heavy rain.

   雨伞不太遮挡得住大雨。

2. 掩蔽，遮蔽；庇护，保护；避难[U][（+from）]
   Their immediate need is for food, clothing and shelter.

   他们所急需的是吃的，穿的和住的。

vt.

1. （使）掩蔽，遮蔽；庇护；保护[（+from）]
   The wall sheltered us from the wind.

   墙壁遮挡着，使我们免遭风吹。

   She was accused of sheltering a murderer.

   她被指控隐匿凶手。

vi.

1. 躲避；避难[Q][（+from）]
   They sheltered from the sun under a tree.

   他们在树底下乘凉。

n.

1. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger.
2. a place providing food and accommodation for the homeless.
3. an animal sanctuary.
4. a shielded condition; protection.

v.

1. provide with shelter.
   ▸find refuge or take cover.
2. [often as adj. sheltered] prevent from having to do or face something difficult.
3. protect (income) from taxation.