dirty word
US /ˈdɜːrti wɜːrd/
UK /ˈdɜːti wɜːd/
短语
1.
脏话, 粗话
a word or phrase that is considered offensive or taboo, often related to sex or bodily functions
示例:
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He used a dirty word in front of the children.
他在孩子们面前说了一个脏话。
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Please don't use such dirty words in my house.
请不要在我家里说这种脏话。
2.
禁忌词, 不受欢迎的观念
a concept or idea that is considered undesirable or unacceptable by a particular group of people
示例:
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For some politicians, 'tax increase' is a dirty word.
对一些政客来说，'增税'是一个禁忌词。
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In this company, 'failure' is a dirty word.
在这家公司，'失败'是一个禁忌词。