accommodation
住所(名词,不可数,强调「可供居住的空间」,多用于临时/酒店/学生等语境)
housing
住房(名词,侧重房屋作为社会资产/政策对象,偏向长期居住和政策语境)
The charity works to provide safe and affordable accommodation for young people leaving the care system.
该慈善机构致力于为离开照护体系的年轻人提供安全、可负担的住所。
Rapid urbanisation has led to a severe housing shortage, pushing up rents and forcing many families into overcrowded conditions.
快速城镇化导致严重的住房短缺,推高租金,迫使许多家庭生活在拥挤的条件下。