cardinal sin
noun
1- (in Christian tradition) any of the seven deadly sins(基督教圣传中的)七恶(之一), 七大罪孽(之一)。
1.1
- chiefly humorous a serious error of judgement〈主幽默〉严重判断错误:
he committed the cardinal sin of criticizing his teammates.
他犯了严重的判断错误, 竟然批评了他的队友。