profane /prəˈfeɪn/ (profaning,profaned,profanes)

• 1.  

  ADJ（形容词） Profane behaviour shows disrespect for a religion or religious things. 亵渎的; 渎神的 [正式]

  例：

  ...profane language.

  ...亵渎的话语。

• 2.  

  ADJ（形容词） Something that is profane is concerned with everyday life rather than religion and spiritual things. 非宗教的; 世俗的

  例：

  Cardinal Daly has said that churches should not be used for profane or secular purposes.

  戴利主教说过，教堂不应该用于非宗教或世俗的目的。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If someone profanes a religious belief or institution, they treat it with disrespect. 亵渎; 不敬 [正式]

  例：

  They have profaned the long upheld traditions of the church.

  他们亵渎了教会长期以来所持守的传统。