taboo
US /təˈbuː/
UK /təˈbuː/
名词
禁忌, 忌讳
a social or religious custom prohibiting or forbidding discussion of a particular practice or forbidding association with a particular person, place, or thing
示例:
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In some cultures, discussing death is a taboo.
在某些文化中，谈论死亡是一种禁忌。
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Eating pork is a taboo for many religions.
吃猪肉是许多宗教的禁忌。
形容词
禁忌的, 忌讳的
prohibited or restricted by social custom
示例:
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It's a taboo subject in their family.
这是他们家庭的禁忌话题。
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Certain words are considered taboo in polite conversation.
在礼貌的谈话中，某些词语被认为是禁忌。