kaip

1. how
2. as, like

prieglobstis

asylum (refuge)

bei

and (used to link words, not phrases, that are very similar in meaning)

apsauga

shield; defense; protection (anything which protects or defends)

nuo

1. (away) from, off, out of (movement or position away from; separation from)
2. from; since; due to (indicates the origin, start or cause)
3. for, of; against (indicates purpose)
4. from, on behalf of

upių

genitive plural of upė

ir

• Conj

  1. and, too
  2. and, so
  3. both … and …

• Particle