To worship someone or something is to venerate him, her, or it—not necessarily as you would revere a deity, but at least with extreme devotion or admiration.

崇拜某人或某物，就是崇敬他、她或它——不一定要你像敬畏一个神那样去做，但起码要发自极度的虔诚或赞美。

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But his death led Argentines to venerate him, and turned his wife into a victim.

但是他的离去使得阿根廷人民尊敬他并且对他夫人寄予很大的同情。

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Since ancient times, all rulers are able to venerate their ancestors, but few were able to treat the people as they should have been treated.

世上的君主多能尊敬他的祖先，但很少能爱护他的民众。

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This will be followed by a chance to venerate the relics until 20:30 GMT.

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Local residents built a temple in her honour and began to venerate her as a goddess.

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She is celebrated twice each year in formal temple fairs, when Meizhou residents, farmers and fisherfolk temporarily suspend their work to sacrifice marine animals, venerate statues of Mazu and enjoy a variety of dances and other performances.

UNESCO: Culture