"holies" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 聖地
• 神聖之物

Definition

“Holies” 是 “holy” 作名詞時的複數形式，指宗教或靈性語境中的聖地或神聖之物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Holies” 用於宗教語境中，正式且較為罕見，常見於如 ‘holy of holies’ 這種表達，指最神聖的地方或物品，日常對話中很少用。

Examples

They prayed in the holies of the temple.

他們在寺廟的**聖地**裡祈禱。

Only priests could enter the holies.

只有祭司可以進入**聖地**。

The ancient city has many holies that are visited by pilgrims.

這座古城有許多被朝聖者參觀的**聖地**。

He spoke in whispers when passing by the holies, out of respect.

他經過**聖地**時低聲細語，以示尊重。

The stories of the holies have been passed down for generations.

**聖地**的故事世世代代流傳下來。

Some consider these ruins the holies of their faith, even today.

有些人至今仍然把這些遺跡視為信仰的**聖地**。