sacrilege /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

• 1.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） Sacrilege is behaviour that shows great disrespect for a holy place or object. 渎神行为 [also 'a' N]

  例：

  Stealing from a place of worship was regarded as sacrilege.

  在礼拜的场所盗窃被认为是渎神行为。

• 2.  

  N-UNCOUNT（不可数名词） You can use sacrilege to refer to disrespect that is shown for someone who is widely admired or for a belief that is widely accepted. 亵渎 [also 'a' N]

  例：

  It is a sacrilege to offend democracy.

  这是一种对民主的亵渎。