详情解释
英英释义
词典解释
noun
一. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
Synonym: tabu
二. 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
一. declare as sacred and forbidden
adj
一. excluded from use or mention
e.g. forbidden fruit
in our house dancing and playing cards were out
a taboo subject
Synonym: forbiddenout(p)prohibitedproscribedtabuverboten
二. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
Synonym: tabu
一. 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.
e.g. The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo...
毒瘾仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。
e.g. 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。
经典引文
In the bedroom it is allowed; in the bathroom it is taboo.
出自:TimesSki-ing and hang-gliding are absolutely taboo during pregnancy.
出自:Mother BabyOn the day of a chief's decease work is tabooed.
出自:F. B. JevonsHe had broken the rules of the tribe and had been tabooed.
出自:M. Dibdin近义词
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