n. 禁忌(taboo的复数形式)
n a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
n an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
v declare as sacred and forbidden

taboos的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. In China, taboos are usually due to pronunciation.中国送礼的禁忌多半是发音的问题。
  2. Let go of any weird taboos you have about it.让那些稀奇古怪的禁忌都消失吧。
  3. His mind was charged with taboos.他头脑里忌讳很多。
  4. Most blind beliefs in heretical ideas and various taboos originate in some religious mentality.一些同志对歪理邪说和各种忌讳的迷信,大多源于某种宗教心理。

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