desecrate
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British pronunciation
/ˈdɛsɪˌkreɪt/

“desecrate”的英语定义和含义

to desecrate
01

亵渎, 玷污

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place
example
例子
The act of burning the national flag is often seen as a way to desecrate a symbol of a country's pride.
焚烧国旗的行为常被视为亵渎国家骄傲象征的一种方式。
02

亵渎, 玷污

to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly
example
例子
Ruinous new road schemes that desecrate the countryside.
破坏性的新道路方案亵渎了乡村。
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