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单词 taboo
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taboo
tæb təˈbu tæˈbu
Word forms: plural taboos
N-COUNT 禁忌;忌讳 If there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive. 禁忌;忌讳
  • The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo.

    毒瘾仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。

  • Religious dogmas often include strong sexual taboos and can create in children the impression that sex is sinful.

    宗教教义中经常包含严格的性禁忌,这会给儿童留下性是罪恶的印象。

Taboo is also an adjective.
  • Cancer is a taboo subject and people are frightened or embarrassed to talk openly about it.

    癌症是个禁忌话题,公开谈论它会让人们感到恐慌或局促不安。

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