holy
adj
(-ier, -iest)
1
(a) associated with God or with religion; of God 与神或宗教有关的; 神的; 上帝的
the Holy Bible/Scriptures 圣经.
(b) regarded as sacred; consecrated 视为神圣的; 神圣化的: holy ground 神圣的土地
holy water, ie water blessed by a priest 圣水(牧师祝福过的水)
a holy war, ie one fought to defend what is sacred 圣战(为捍卫神圣事业的战斗).
2 devoted to the service of God; morally and spiritually pure 献身於神或上帝的; 圣洁的; 心地纯洁的
a holy man 献身於上帝的人
live a holy life 过圣洁的生活.
3 (idm 习语) a holy `terror (infml 口)
(a) (joc 谑) naughty or cheeky child 淘气的或鲁莽的孩子.
(b) formidable or dominating person 难对付的或操纵人的人.