holy

US [ˈhoʊli]
UK [ˈhəʊli]
  • adj.与神(或宗教)有关的;神圣的;圣洁的;强调惊讶、害怕等
  • n.神圣的东西
  • Web神的;圣哉;虔诚的
Comparative Degree:holier  Superlative:holiest  
Holy
adj.
1.
[ubn]
与神(或宗教)有关的;神圣的connected with God or a particular religion
the Holy Bible/Scriptures
《圣经》
holy ground
圣地
a holy war(= one fought to defend the beliefs of a particular religion)
圣战
the holy city of Mecca
圣城麦加
Islam's holiest shrine
伊斯兰教最神圣的圣地
2.
圣洁的good in a moral and religious way
a holy life/man
圣洁的生活╱人
3.
[obn]
(informal)
(强调惊讶、害怕等)used to emphasize that you are surprised, afraid, etc.
Holy cow! What was that?
天哪!那是什么?

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