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unholy

UK //ʌnˈhəʊli//US //ʌnˈhoʊli//

词源

源自中古英语 unholi,由 un-(表示否定) + holy(神圣的)组成,最早可追溯至古英语 unhālig。

adjective

❶ 形容与宗教或道德标准相违背的事物,常带有邪恶、亵渎或不敬的含义。

“The villagers believed the old ruins were an unholy place.”

(村民们相信那片古老的废墟是个不祥之地。)

“Their unholy alliance shocked the entire political community.”

(他们不道德的联盟震惊了整个政界。)

同义词:wicked, sinful, profane, blasphemous, evil

常见短语

unholy mess — 形容极其混乱或糟糕的局面,带有夸张或幽默的语气。

“The kids made an unholy mess in the living room with their toys.”

(孩子们把玩具弄得客厅一团糟。)