Word · Frequency #2701
holier
神圣的
holier is the comparative of holy.
Sacred; connected with God or religion and deserving deep respect.
- 1.
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
奉献给宗教目的或神的。
- 2.
Revered in a religion.
在宗教中被尊崇的。
- 3.
belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
属于、源自或与神力相关的
- 4.
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
道德上完美无瑕的,或近乎如此。
- 5.
Separated or set apart from (something unto something or someone else).
与某物分离或隔开(为了某事或某人)。
- 6.
Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.
为特定目的或供某个实体或个人使用而分开或奉献的。
圣洁的;纯洁的;被分别出来的;专用的;奉献给宗教目的或神的。;在宗教中被尊崇的。;属于、源自或与神力相关的
In use
The ancient text describes the mountain as a holy place.
During the festival, pilgrims carry holy water from the river to their homes.
The community gathered in the holy building to celebrate the new year.
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Grammar Note
常用作定语(置于名词前)或表语(置于系动词后),多用于宗教或神圣语境。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
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