
taboo
美[tə'buː] 英[tə'buː]
n. 禁忌;禁止接近;禁止使用
adj. 禁忌的
vt. 禁忌
详细释义
n.(名词)- 戒律
- 【宗】禁忌
- 忌讳
- 【语】禁忌语
- 禁忌的事物
- 禁忌信奉
- 守戒
- 禁止
- 避讳
- 视为禁忌的习俗
- 禁止接近
- 禁止接近
- 禁止使用
- 禁忌习俗
- 禁讳
英英释义
Noun- a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
- an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Adjective- excluded from use or mention;
"forbidden fruit" "in our house dancing and playing cards were out" "a taboo subject"
- forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
Verb- declare as sacred and forbidden
例句
用作名词(n.)- Cannibalism is perhaps the ultimate cultural taboo.同类相食也许是人类文化的最高禁忌。
- There's a taboo on smoking in this office.在这个办公室里一向是都不吸烟的。
- Among Hindus there is a taboo against killing cows.印度教徒有禁止杀牛的戒律。
- Any mention of politics is taboo in his house.在他家里一提政治就犯忌。
用作形容词(adj.)- Sex is no longer the taboo subject it used to be.现在不再像过去那样把性的问题视为禁区。
- Mr Fryer is prepared to test even the most taboo proposition.他准备去探索一系列包括最为禁忌的争议论题。
用作及物动词(vt.)- A man should taboo bad hobbies, and cultivate good habits.作为男人应该避讳不良嗜好,培养良好的习惯。