sacred
adjective uk/ˈseɪ.krɪd/ us/ˈseɪ.krɪd/
C1 （尤指因与神有关而）神圣的，值得崇敬的
considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god
sacred relics/temples 圣物／殿
This area is sacred to the Apaches. 对阿帕切人而言，这一地区是神圣的。
C1 与宗教有关的，宗教性的
connected with religion
sacred music/writings 宗教音乐／著作
C2 不容改变的，不可侵犯的
considered too important to be changed
His daily routine is absolutely sacred to him. 对他而言，每天的日常安排绝对是不容改变的。
humorous They proposed changing the name of the team - is nothing sacred? 他们提议把队名改了——难道这样都可以吗？
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- sacred rituals
- sacred and profane art
- sacred texts
- Islam's most sacred shrine is at Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
- Kachina masks, worn by the dancers, are sacred objects.