holy of holies
noun [ singular ] formal or humorous uk/ˌhəʊ.li əv ˈhəʊ.liz/ us/ˌhoʊ.li əv ˈhoʊ.liz/
至圣所（圣殿种最神圣的地方）
the part of a building or organization where few people are allowed to go, especially where the most important or secret work is done
The inner sanctuary or Holy of Holies could be entered only by the High Priest. 只有大祭司才能进入内圣所或至圣所。
The pass provides "access all areas" to that holy of holies, the Olympic village. 通行证有权"进入所有区域"，可以进入那个最神圣的地方——奥运村。
Synonym: sanctum sanctorum
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- The Holy of Holies was the innermost shrine of the Temple.
- I've found out since that they didn't allow photographers in there. This was their holy of holies.
- The Treasures Room at the British Library is a unique bibliographic holy of holies.