holy

IPA/ˈhəʊli/
KK[hˈoli]IPA/ˈhəʊli/

holy — 形容詞

  • holypositive
  • holiercomparative
  • holiestsuperlative

1. Connected to a god or a religion, especially through the practices, places, writ

1.形容詞A2
釋義

神聖的

與神或宗教有關的

Connected to a god or a religion, especially through the practices, places, writings, or ceremonies that people treat with great respect.

例句

Andrei carried a small holy book with him on his journey.

Andrei 在旅途中隨身帶了一本小小的聖書。

attributive use: holy + noun

The church stands on holy ground where people have worshipped for centuries.

那座教堂座落在信徒們已崇拜數百年的聖地上。

relative clause with where

常見搭配
  • holy book
  • holy city
  • holy ground
  • holy water
  • holy day
  • holy place
  • holy site
  • holy text
  • holy war
  • holy spirit
同義詞
  • sacred

    More common for objects, places, or promises that people treat with deep respect; 'holy' is broader, covering people and writings too.

  • divine

    Refers directly to God or a god ('divine power'), while 'holy' can describe things humans do or make (a holy book).

  • blessed

    Emphasises that something has received God's favour or protection, whereas 'holy' focuses on the thing's link to God.

反義詞
  • unholy

    The direct opposite; describes something that goes against religious teachings.

  • profane

    Describes words or actions that show disrespect toward religious things; more formal than 'unholy'.

文法句型

holy + noun

be + holy

用法筆記

Often used before a noun (attributive position) to name things belonging to a religion: holy book, holy water, holy day, holy ground. Also used after linking verbs: 'The ground was holy.'

常見錯誤

She has a holy job as a teacher at the school.
She does meaningful work as a teacher.
'holy' describes a connection to God or religion, not just any important or meaningful work.

2. Describing a person who follows religious teachings very strictly in their every

2.形容詞B1
釋義

虔誠的

道德純潔、虔誠信仰的

Describing a person who follows religious teachings very strictly in their everyday actions, or describing the morally pure qualities that such a person shows.

例句

Grandmother led a holy life, helping the poor every day of the week.

祖母一生過著虔誠的生活，每天幫助窮人。

collocation: holy life

Wren was seen as a holy person because of her quiet kindness and honesty.

Wren 因為她的安靜善良與誠實，被視為一個虔誠的人。

passive: was seen as a holy person

常見搭配
  • holy person
  • holy life
  • holy man
  • holy woman
  • holy soul
同義詞
  • devout

    Focuses on steady religious practice and belief; 'holy' adds the idea of moral purity.

  • pious

    Similar meaning but can carry a negative tone of showing off one's religion; 'holy' is more neutral.

  • saintly

    Suggests a person is as good as a saint; a stronger and less common word than 'holy'.

反義詞
  • sinful

    Describes actions or people that go against religious moral rules.

  • corrupt

    Focuses on dishonesty or moral decay rather than religious failure.

文法句型

holy + noun (person/life)

be + holy

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe people or their way of life; less commonly applied to objects. Distinguish from sense 1, which describes things directly connected to God or religion (holy book, holy city).

常見錯誤

My classmate is very holy because she goes to church every Sunday.
My classmate is very devout because she goes to church every Sunday.
'holy' implies an exceptionally pure character, not just regular religious attendance.

同根字

常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • truly holy
  • deeply holy

介系詞搭配

  • holy to