profane
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Profane behaviour shows disrespect for a religion or religious things. 亵渎的; 渎神的[正式]
...profane language. ...亵渎的话语。
2. ADJ Something that is profane is concerned with everyday life rather than religion and spiritual things. 非宗教的; 世俗的
Cardinal Daly has said that churches should not be used for profane or secular purposes. 戴利主教说过,教堂不应该用于非宗教或世俗的目的。
3. V-T If someone profanes a religious belief or institution, they treat it with disrespect. 亵渎; 不敬[正式]
They have profaned the long upheld traditions of the church. 他们亵渎了教会长期以来所持守的传统。
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profane /prəˈfeɪn/ (profaning,profaned,profanes)
剑桥词典
profane adjective (AGAINST RELIGION)
showing no respect for a god or a religion , often through language
亵渎的,渎神的
profane language 亵渎的语言
Funny, profane, and fearless , she has become one of America's biggest television celebrities . 她因滑稽、不敬神明和无所顾忌成为美国最出名的电视名人之一。
profane adjective (NOT SPIRITUAL)
not relating to religion or spiritual matters
非宗教的,世俗的
sacred and profane art 宗教艺术和世俗艺术
同义词
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