a.

1. 神的，宗教（性）的[Z][B]
   The Koran is the sacred book of Islam.

   《古兰经》是伊斯兰教的圣典。

2. 神圣的；不可侵犯的；庄严的；郑重的
   He made a sacred promise.

   他作出了郑重的许诺。

3. 祭祀（某神）的；奉献给……的；专供……用的[Z][F][（+to）]
   This monument is sacred to the memory of the Unknown Soldiers.

   这一纪念碑是为纪念无名将士而建立的。

adj.

1. connected with a deity and so deserving veneration; holy.
   ▸(of writing or text) embodying the doctrines of a religion.
   ▸sacrosanct.
2. religious rather than secular.