desecrate

desecrate
[ˈdɛsɪkreɪt]
verb
  1. [with obj.](常作 be desecrated)treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect; violate
    亵渎，玷污（圣地，圣物）
    more than 300 graves were desecrated.
    300多座墓被亵渎了。
    ■(figurative)spoil (something which is valued or respected)
    (喻)糟蹋，破坏（有价值或受敬仰的事物）
    many lanes are desecrated with yellow lines.
    许多小路都被黄色禁止停车线搞糟了。
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desecration
noun
desecrator
noun
语源
  1. late 17th cent.: from de- (expressing reversal) + a shortened form of consecrate
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