profane
US /prəˈfeɪn/
UK /prəˈfeɪn/
形容詞
1.
世俗的, 褻瀆的, 不敬的
relating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical; secular rather than religious
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The novel explores both sacred and profane themes.
這部小說探討了神聖和世俗的主題。
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He was criticized for his profane language in the sacred space.
他因在神聖場所使用褻瀆的語言而受到批評。
2.
褻瀆的, 不敬的, 粗俗的
not respectful of orthodox religious practice; irreverent
範例:
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His jokes were often considered profane by the more religious members of the community.
他的笑話常被社區中更虔誠的成員認為是褻瀆神靈的。
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The artist's work was seen as profane by some traditionalists.
這位藝術家的作品被一些傳統主義者視為褻瀆。
動詞
褻瀆, 玷污, 侮辱
treat (something sacred) with irreverence or disrespect
範例:
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He was accused of trying to profane the ancient rituals.
他被指控試圖褻瀆古老的儀式。
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Some argued that modern interpretations profane the original meaning of the text.
一些人認為現代解釋褻瀆了文本的原始意義。
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