音标：['seikrid]
a. 神圣的, 献给上帝的, 庄严的, 祭祀的
【法】 神圣的, 不可侵犯的
在线英汉词典
sacred的短语、例句：
sacred
adj
1 connected with or dedicated to God or a god; connected with religion神圣的; 宗教的
a sacred rite, place, image 宗教仪式、 圣地、 圣像
a sacred building, eg a church, mosque, synagogue or temple 宗教建筑物（如教堂、 回教寺、 犹太教会堂或寺庙）
sacred music, ie for use in religious services 圣乐（宗教仪式中用的音乐）
sacred writings, eg the Koran, the Bible 宗教经典（如古兰经、 圣经）.
2 ~ (to sb) regarded with great respect or reverence 受崇敬的; 不可冒犯的
In India the cow is a sacred animal. 在印度, 牛是神圣的动物.
Her marriage is sacred to her. 她认为自己的婚姻至高无上.
(joc 谑) They´ve changed the time of the news is nothing sacred?把新闻时间改了--什麽都不当一回事了?
3 (fml 文) (of an obligation, etc) regarded as very important; solemn （指义务等）认为重要的, 庄严的
a sacred promise, task 郑重的诺言、 重大的任务
hold a promise sacred 信守诺言
regard sth as a sacred duty 视某事为神圣的职责.
4 ~ to sb/sth (phrase seen on tombstones and monuments to the dead 用於墓碑及对死者的纪念碑上的词语) dedicated to sb/sth 献给某人[某事物]
sacred to the memory of... 献给....
5 (idm 习语) a sacred `cow an idea, institution, etc that many think should not be criticized神圣不可侵犯的思想、 机构、 制度等
Let´s not make a sacred cow of the monarchy. 咱们别把君主政体奉若神明.
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