taboo

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考研雅思GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
n. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
v. declare as sacred and forbidden
s. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

中文翻译

n. 禁忌, 禁止接近, 禁止使用
a. 禁忌的, 忌讳的
vt. 禁忌, 忌讳, 禁止

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Collins 星级
10,404
BNC 频率
11,305
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记忆技巧

taboo 源自波利尼西亚语，原意是“禁止的”。没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到“禁止”的概念。

例句

1. Discussing politics at the dinner table is often considered a taboo.
在餐桌上讨论政治通常被认为是一个禁忌。
2. In some cultures, talking about money is a taboo subject.
在一些文化中，谈论钱是一个禁忌话题。
3. Breaking a social taboo can lead to awkward situations.
违反社会禁忌可能会导致尴尬的局面。

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