"holies" in Chinese (Simplified)
圣地神圣之物
Definition
“Holies” 是 “holy” 作名词时的复数形式，指宗教或灵性语境中的圣地或神圣之物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Holies” 用于宗教语境中，正式且较为少见，常见于如 ‘holy of holies’ 这类表达中，指最神圣的地方或物品，日常口语中很少用。
Examples
They prayed in the holies of the temple.
他们在寺庙的**圣地**里祈祷。
Only priests could enter the holies.
只有祭司可以进入**圣地**。
The ancient city has many holies that are visited by pilgrims.
这座古城有许多被朝圣者参观的**圣地**。
He spoke in whispers when passing by the holies, out of respect.
他经过**圣地**时低声细语，以示尊重。
The stories of the holies have been passed down for generations.
**圣地**的故事世世代代流传下来。
Some consider these ruins the holies of their faith, even today.
有些人至今仍把这些遗迹视为信仰的**圣地**。