To seek protection, patronage, or shelter from someone else; to rely on others for support.
他初来乍到，人生地不熟，只好暂时柳下借阴，希望能得到当地朋友的帮助。
Being new to the place and unfamiliar with his surroundings, he had no choice but to temporarily seek the patronage of local friends for help.
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