taboo的意思

基本释义

• n (宗教迷信)禁忌

  a custom that says you must avoid a particular activity or subject, either because it is considered offensive or because your religion does not allow it

• adj 禁忌的，禁止的

  a taboo subject, word, activity etc is one that people avoid because it is extremely offensive or embarrassing

例句

1. The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo in our family.

   毒瘾在我们家依然是个有些忌讳的话题。

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion Synonym: tabu 2. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature Synonym: tabu taboo是什么意思 verb 1. declare as sacred and forbidden adj 1. excluded from use or mention e.g. forbidden fruit in our house dancing and playing cards were out a taboo subject Synonym: forbidden, out 2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands Synonym: tabu