English主要词典
den
Universal Words
noun
1 the hidden home of some types of wild animal:
a bear's / lion's den
2 (disapproving) a place where people meet in secret, especially for some illegal or immoral activity:
a den of thieves * a drinking / gambling den * He thought of New York as a den of iniquity.
3 (AmE) a room in a house where people go to relax, watch television, etc.
4 (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) a room in a house where a person can work or study without being disturbed:
He would often retire to his den.
5 a secret enclosed place where children play:
They made themselves a den in the woods.
IDIOMS see BEARDv., LION
