expletive

eks'pli:tiv

n. a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line

a. 填补的, 多余的, 附加的, 补足的
n. 语助词, 虚词, 感叹词, 诅咒语, 咒骂语, 惊叹语, 填补物, 附加物

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

expletive 由前缀 ex-（表示“外”或“出来”）和词根 plet（来自拉丁语 “plectere”，意为“编织”或“填充”）组成。可以理解为“填充出来的东西”，指的是用来填补句子或表达情感的词语，尤其是脏话。

例句

1. The movie was filled with expletives, making it unsuitable for children.

这部电影充满了脏话，不适合儿童观看。

2. He shouted an expletive when he stubbed his toe on the table.

他在脚趾撞到桌子时大喊了一句脏话。

3. Many people find expletives inappropriate in formal writing.

许多人认为在正式写作中使用脏话是不合适的。