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profane [prəʊˈfeɪn]
  1. 1. adjective 亵渎神灵的,不敬上帝
  2. 2. adjective 非宗教的,俗世的
  3. 3. adjective 圣洁的,不神圣的,玷污
  4. 4. adjective 亵渎神圣事物
  5. 5. vt. 使堕落,使变化,使入邪路
  6. 6. vt. 亵渎玷污违犯(神圣的地方或语言)

Macmillan Dictionary - Simpler Definitions (2 results)

profane [prəˈfeɪn]
  1. 1. adjective showing a lack of respect for God or religious objects, places, or beliefs
  2. 2. adjective not relating to religion
profane [prəˈfeɪn]
  1. 1. verb to show a lack of respect for God or for a religious object, place, or belief

Example Search

profane the name of God [Source: nciku_tw ]
亵渎上帝之名.
profane language [Source: nciku_tw ]
亵渎的语言
profane history [Source: nciku_tw ]
世俗史
一入禅门,你要抛却自己对于尘世的眷恋。
You have to discard your yearnings for the profane world once you become a monk.

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