"idolatry" in Chinese (Simplified)
偶像崇拜
Definition
偶像崇拜是指把偶像或图像当作神来崇拜，或者对某事物或某人有过度的崇敬或热爱。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“idolatry”多见于宗教语境，也可以比喻地指对某事物或名人的极度崇拜。是正式用语，常出现在正式演讲或文章中。不要与“idol”（偶像，名词）或“idolize”（崇拜，动词）混淆。
Examples
The ancient people practiced idolatry by worshiping stone statues.
古人通过崇拜石像进行**偶像崇拜**。
Most religions forbid idolatry.
大多数宗教禁止**偶像崇拜**。
He was accused of idolatry for bowing to images.
他因向图像鞠躬而被指控为**偶像崇拜**。
Some say modern celebrity culture is a form of idolatry.
有人说现代的名人文化是一种**偶像崇拜**。
His idolatry of money blinded him to what was really important.
他对金钱的**偶像崇拜**让他忽视了真正重要的东西。
The preacher warned the crowd against the dangers of idolatry in all its forms.
传教士警告大家提防各种形式的**偶像崇拜**的危险。