The ancient forest, untouched by logging, served as a sanctuary for countless species of birds and mammals.
这片未遭砍伐的古老森林，是无数鸟类和哺乳动物的避难所。
Which choice best defines “sanctuary”?
D — Safe place, holy place. “sanctuary” means safe place, holy place.
Which word means “safe place, holy place”?
B — sanctuary. “sanctuary” means safe place, holy place.
sanctuary — safe place, holy place. In Chinese: 避难所，圣地.
sanctuary is pronounced /ˈsæŋktʃueri/.
The ancient forest, untouched by logging, served as a sanctuary for countless species of birds and mammals. (这片未遭砍伐的古老森林，是无数鸟类和哺乳动物的避难所。)
refuge, haven, asylum — all close in meaning to sanctuary (safe place, holy place).
danger zone, exposure — each the opposite of sanctuary (safe place, holy place).
Yes. sanctuary is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
sanct(divine)+uary(place)