profanity
US /prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/
UK /prəˈfæn.ə.ti/
名词
1.
粗话, 亵渎, 污言秽语
blasphemous or obscene language
示例:
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The movie was criticized for its excessive use of profanity.
这部电影因过度使用粗话而受到批评。
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Please refrain from using profanity in the classroom.
请勿在教室里使用粗话。
2.
亵渎, 不敬
irreverence toward religious or sacred things
示例:
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The act was seen as an act of profanity by many religious leaders.
许多宗教领袖认为该行为是一种亵渎。
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His speech was full of profanity against sacred traditions.
他的演讲充满了对神圣传统的亵渎。