desecrates

desecrate的音标是[dɪˈseɪkreɪt]，意思是亵渎。记忆技巧可以是通过联想法，将单词分解为“de-sec-rate”，分别对应“亵渎-神圣之物-场所”，从而帮助记忆。

desecrate的英文词源：

1. 词根：de-（否定）+ secr-（秘密）→ 否定秘密→ 公开→ 亵渎

变化形式：

1. 过去式：desecrated

2. 过去分词：desecrated

3. 现在分词：desecrating

4. 复数：desecrations

相关单词：

1. desecrate v. 亵渎，玷污，玷污神圣之物。

2. sacrilege n. 亵渎神圣，渎神行为。

3. profane v. 亵渎，玷污，亵渎神明。

4. profanity n. 亵渎之词，亵渎神明的话。

5. blaspheme v. 亵渎神明，侮辱神。

6. blasphemer n. 亵渎者，侮辱神的人。

7. impious a. 不虔诚的，亵渎的。

8. blasphemous a. 亵渎的，侮辱神的。

9. profanation n. 亵渎，玷污。

10. sacrilegious a. 渎神的，亵渎神圣的。

常用短语：

1. desecrate the temple

2. desecrate the altar

3. desecrate the name

4. desecrate the memory

5. desecrate the holy ground

6. desecrate the peace

7. desecrate the soul

例句：

1. They desecrated the temple by setting fire to it.

2. He desecrated the altar by offering a sacrifice of sin.

3. Don"t you dare desecrate the name of our beloved leader!

4. We must not allow their actions to desecrate the memory of those who died for our freedom.

5. The war has desecrated the peace of this once peaceful town.

6. Their actions have desecrated the peace of our community.

7. She was trying to desecrate her own soul by living a life of sin.

英文小作文：

标题：Desecrating Sacred Ground

Sacred ground is a place that holds memories and significance for a community, a place that should be respected and kept clean. But sometimes, people do things that desecrate this ground, leaving a lasting impact on those who visit or live there.

When a building or landmark is vandalized, it"s a physical act of defilement that can be seen and felt by everyone. But what about when it"s the act of someone"s words or actions that desecrate sacred ground? Words and actions can be just as harmful as physical damage, if not more so, because they can affect people"s minds and hearts in a deeper way.

We all have the power to speak and act, and it"s important to use that power in ways that respect others and the world around us. When we speak or act in ways that hurt or degrade others, we are not only damaging their self-esteem and self-worth, but we are also damaging the sacred ground that is our community and our world.

We must remember that every person, place, and thing has a story to tell, and it"s our responsibility to treat them with respect and care. When we do so, we not only honor those who came before us, but we also leave a better world for those who will come after us.