bible
noun [ C or S ] uk/ˈbaɪ.bəl/ us/ˈbaɪ.bəl/
(usually Bible); (also Holy Bible)基督教《圣经》（包括《旧约》和《新约》）;犹太教《圣经》（包括《律法书》、《先知书》以及《圣录》）
(a copy of) the holy book of the Christian religion consisting of the Old and New Testaments, or the holy book of the Jewish religion consisting of the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings
In the Bible it says that Adam and Eve were the first human beings. 《圣经》中写道，亚当和夏娃是人类的祖先。
Her parents gave her a bible when she was a young child. 当她还是小孩时，她父母就给了她一本《圣经》。
Bible-reading classes are held in the church hall every Thursday evening. 读经班每周四晚在教堂大厅上课。
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a book, magazine, etc. that gives important advice and information about a particular subject
Vogue magazine quickly became the bible of fashionable women. 《时尚》杂志很快就成了时尚女性的必读宝典。
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- According to the Bible, an angel told Mary that she would have God's son Jesus.
- In some countries, witnesses in court have to swear on the Bible.
- He's always quoting from the Bible.
- The Bible says that God created the world.
- It is difficult for many people to accept a literal interpretation of the Bible.