| 单词 | holy |
| 释义 | holy (hoʊli ) Word forms: holier , holiest 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe something as holy, you mean that it is considered to be special because it is connected with God or a particular religion. To them, as to all Christians, this is a holy place. ...Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Synonyms: sacred, blessed, hallowed, dedicated 2. adjective A holy person is a religious leader or someone who leads a religious life. The Indians think of him as a holy man, a combination of doctor and priest. Synonyms: devout, godly, religious, pure 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Holy is used in exclamations such as 'Holy cow!' and 'Holy smoke!' to express an emotion such as surprise or panic. [feelings] 4. See also holier-than-thou Quotations: Is that which is holy loved by the gods because it is holy, or is it holy because it is loved by the gods?Euthyphro Idioms: the holy of holies something that people think is the most special or important thing of its kind Last year, his work was performed for the first time at the Aldeburgh Festival, the holy of holies in the contemporary British music scene. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: holy month These could be held before the holy month begins. Times, Sunday Times Shopping centres will be allowed to open daily until 5pm during the holy month. Times,Sunday Times The attack happened in the early evening as the streets of the old town were largely deserted by local residents breaking their fast in the holy month. Times, Sunday Times They had been leaving early because of the holy month fast from sunrise to sunset. Times, Sunday Times His father wanted his hair to be trimmed to mark the holy month. The Sun Then he cups her cheek as if it was a holy relic. The Times Literary Supplement It became a holy relic when he was canonized in 1161. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It feels as if it must be touched from time to time, like a holy relic. The Times Literary Supplement This was a holy relic. Times, Sunday Times Is there a castle on some deserted peninsula where a ruthless millionaire ushered in 2006 by admiring a flightless bird clambering over a sculpture, as he devoured a holy relic? Times, Sunday Times A holy shrine nestled in a shopping mall. Times, Sunday Times To reach the shrine one has to either follow the trekking route up to this holy shrine or ride on the recently introduced rope-way service. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the fame spread around, the temple became more and more popular and now devotees from all over the country are visiting this holy shrine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 People from all the adjoining areas of the village visit the holy shrine. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Some ancient sources describe how kings imposed a type of first-fruits tax to maintain holy shrines and support clergy. Christianity Today The holy site now draws 120,000 pilgrims annually. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since then, the hill has been considered a holy site, casting its shadow across the patches of grasslands as well as the densely forested valley. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Travellers, such as pilgrims en route to a holy site, made use of professional cooks to avoid having to carry their provisions with them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At each holy site on the line there are three stations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Thousands of pilgrims have continued their devotions at the holy sites, although the mood was sombre yesterday. Times, Sunday Times The pilgrims come from distant places to visit the holy temple. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This holy temple draws the locals and tourists alike who gather here to render their prayers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From early morning till dusk devoted villagers throng the holy temple. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In addition, he served in the holy temple as the high priest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As well dam for water-tanks the people's cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the hearts of man. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 神圣的 Japanese: 神聖な |
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