dirty word
US /ˈdɜːrti wɜːrd/
UK /ˈdɜːti wɜːd/
フレーズ
1.
汚い言葉, 卑猥な言葉
a word or phrase that is considered offensive or taboo, often related to sex or bodily functions
例:
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He used a dirty word in front of the children.
彼は子供たちの前で汚い言葉を使った。
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Please don't use such dirty words in my house.
私の家でそんな汚い言葉を使わないでください。
2.
禁句, 好ましくない概念
a concept or idea that is considered undesirable or unacceptable by a particular group of people
例:
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For some politicians, 'tax increase' is a dirty word.
一部の政治家にとって、「増税」は禁句だ。
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In this company, 'failure' is a dirty word.
この会社では、「失敗」は禁句だ。