desecrate
US /ˈdes.ə.kreɪt/
UK /ˈdes.ɪ.kreɪt/
动词
亵渎, 玷污
treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
示例:
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Vandals desecrated the ancient burial ground.
破坏者亵渎了古老的墓地。
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It is a crime to desecrate a flag.
亵渎国旗是犯罪。