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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌsafe ˈhaven noun [countable]  SAFEa place where someone can go in order to escape from possible danger or attack 庇护所,避难所 SYN refugeprovide/offer/create a safe haven (for somebody) The prime minister wanted to create a safe haven for the refugees. 首相想要为难民建一个避难所。
Examples from the Corpus
safe havenSome investors buy gold as a safe haven in times of political and economic uncertainty.Gold is seen by many investors as a safe haven in times of economic and political instability.A survivor, Nathan hunts for a safe haven.The bond market, a favorite safe haven during the markets tumult, lost its gloss as equities showed signs of life.
From Longman Business Dictionarysafe-havenˌsafe-ˈhaven adjective safe-haven currency/bond/investment etcFINANCE a currency, bond, or investment that has few risksDealers moved to the dollar as the traditional safe-haven currency (=one that is unlikely to lose value).The recent tensions in the Middle East have triggered safe-haven buying.safe havenˌsafe ˈhaven noun [countable]COMMERCEFINANCE a place for business where there are few risks, and where it is safe to invest your money etcIn times of political turmoil, investors seek a safe haven for their funds.
ˌsafe ˈhaven nounChineseSyllable
someone where in go Business Corpus a can place order


safe haven
ˌsafe ˈhaven noun [countable]
a place where someone can go in order to escape from possible danger or attack
   SYN  refuge
    provide/offer/create a safe haven (for somebody)
    The prime minister wanted to create a safe haven for the refugees.


safe havenBrE /ˌseɪf ˈheɪvn/ 🔊NAmE /ˌseɪf ˈheɪvn/ 🔊 nouna place where sb can go to be safe from danger or attack 安全的地方;避难所