dirty word noun
plural dirty words
plural dirty words
Learner's definition of DIRTY WORD
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[count] : an offensive word粗话；下流话 2
[singular] : a word, subject, or idea that is disliked by some people令人讨厌的话题（或想法） -
They regard “taxes” as a dirty word.他们认为“赋税”是个讨厌的字眼。
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Politics is a dirty word [=they don't talk about politics] in their home.在他们家里政治是个不招人喜欢的话题。
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The way he acts, you'd think compassion was a dirty word.看到他的一举一动，你会认为同情是个令人讨厌的字眼。