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Taboo 英[Təˈbu 美[Təˈbu Tæ N.禁忌;忌讳;戒律;禁忌的事物(或行为);Adj.禁忌的,忌讳的;Vt.把…列为禁忌,禁止 N Count 禁忌;忌讳 Subject

单词 taboo
音标
英[təˈbu:] 美[təˈbu, tæ-]
解释
n.禁忌;忌讳;戒律;禁忌的事物(或行为);adj.禁忌的,忌讳的;vt.把…列为禁忌,禁止;
例句

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禁忌;忌讳
If there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive.
例:The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo...毒瘾仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。
例:Religious dogmas often include strong sexual taboos and can create in children the impression that sex is sinful.宗教教义中经常包含严格的性禁忌,这会给儿童留下“性是罪恶”的印象。
变形
pl:taboos~

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