sheltered

• Bezeichnet Personen oder Orte, die vor äußeren Einflüssen, Schwierigkeiten oder rauen Bedingungen geschützt sind; auch für eine behütete, von der Außenwelt abgeschirmte Umgebung.

Describes a person or place that is protected from outside influences, difficulties, or harsh conditions.

1. Protected from weatherB1formal

   Protected from the elements, such as wind, rain, or sun.

   Vor Wetter geschützt

   • The garden is in a sheltered spot behind the house.
   • We found a sheltered area to pitch our tent.
   • The plants need a sheltered location to survive the winter.

   Synonymecoveredprotectedshielded

   Antonymeexposed

2. Protected from difficultyB2formal

   Kept away from the harsh realities of life; overprotected.

   Behütet aufgewachsen

   • He had a very sheltered upbringing and never faced real challenges.
   • She lived a sheltered life in a small village.
   • The child was sheltered from the news of the accident.

   Synonymecloisteredprotectedshielded

   Antonymeexperiencedhardenedstreetwisetoughworldly

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemandem Schutz oder Obdach vor Gefahr, Unwetter oder Schaden zu gewähren oder selbst Schutz zu suchen.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing protection or refuge from danger, weather, or harm, or to take cover oneself.

1. Protect from dangerB1formal

   To provide a safe place or protection from harm, weather, or danger.

   Schutz bieten

   • The cave sheltered the hikers from the storm.
   • They sheltered the refugees in a local school.
   • The tree sheltered us from the rain.

   Synonymecoverdefendguardharborhouseprotectrefugesafeguardscreenshield

   Antonymeendangerexpose

2. Take refugeB1formal

   To seek protection or safety in a place.

   Unterschlupf suchen

   • We sheltered under a bridge during the thunderstorm.
   • The animals sheltered in the barn during the blizzard.
   • They sheltered in the basement when the tornado warning was issued.

   Synonymehidehole up