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基本释义
  • n. 禁忌;禁止;戒律;禁制
英英解释

  • 　2个名词解释

    1. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
      [同] taboo, tabu
    2. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
      [同] taboo, tabu

    　2个形容词解释

    1. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
      [同] taboo, tabu
    2. excluded from use or mention
      [同] forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten
      [例]
      • forbidden fruit
      • in our house dancing and playing cards were out
      • a taboo subject