英汉字典对话练习

taboo

KK [tæˋbu] /tæˈbu/

名词

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    禁忌、忌讳

    In many cultures, discussing your salary openly is still a taboo.

    在许多文化里,公开谈论薪水仍是一种禁忌。

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    禁忌、戒律宗教或习俗

    The tribe observes an ancient taboo against entering the burial ground.

    这个部落遵守著不得踏入墓地的古老禁忌。

形容词

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    禁忌的、忌讳的

    Death is a taboo subject at most family dinners.

    在多数家庭聚餐上,死亡是个忌讳的话题。

动词

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    视为禁忌、禁止常用被动

    Eating certain kinds of meat is tabooed in that religion.

    在那个宗教里,食用某些肉类被视为禁忌。

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