English Dictionary

haven

/ˈheɪvən/

noun

A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea. / (by extension) A place of safety. / (by extension) A peaceful place.

The boats were safely moored in the haven.

意味（1）

A harbour or anchorage protected from the sea.

c. 1607–1608, William Shakeſpeare, The Late, And much admired Play, Called Pericles, Prince of Tyre.[…], London: Imprinted at London for Henry Goſſon, […], published 1609, OCLC 78596089, [https://archive.org/details/latemuchadmiredp00shak/ [Act 13, scene what ſhipping, and what ladings in our hauen,]]:

意味（2）

(by extension) A place of safety.

Since its conception, the European Union has been a haven for those seeking refuge from war, persecution and poverty in other parts of the world.

意味（3）

(by extension) A peaceful place.