unholy /ʌnˈhəʊlɪ/

• 1. 

  ADJ You use unholy to emphasize how unreasonable or unpleasant you think something is. 可怕的 [ADJ n] [强调]

  例：

  The economy is still an unholy mess.

  经济仍是一团糟。

• 2. 

  ADJ If you refer to two or more people or groups working together as an unholy alliance, you mean that this arrangement is unusual because the people usually oppose each other. 错误的 [ADJ n] [表不满]

  例：

  Art shouldn't enter an unholy alliance with business.

  艺术不该和商业成为错误的同盟。

• 3. 

  ADJ If you describe something as unholy, you mean that it is wicked or bad. 邪恶的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  "This ought to be fun," he told Alex, eyes gleaming with an almost unholy relish.

  “这应该很好玩。”他对阿历克斯说，眼睛里流露出一种近乎邪恶的乐趣。