音标:[ˌsju:pəˈstiʃənz] ;
n. 迷信, 迷信行为( superstition的复数形式 )
n. an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

Every culture has its own superstitions1, which are about mysterious events and powers that cannot be seen. Luck and omens2 are the most common superstitions. These beliefs were formed because people didn't have modern science to understand the world

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For some people, Friday the 13th is no typical day. It is a day that might bring bad luck. People who believe this is true try to be careful on Friday the 13th. They might not plan big trips or try something risky. But why are they worried? Friday th

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初级英语听力(新版) Lesson25 1. At the third stroke, the time sponsored by Accurist will be twelve one and fifty seconds. 2. The code for Didcot has been changed. Please dial 05938 and then the number. 3. In the train crash in India, three hun

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People think that all solicitors are rich and prosperous. In any town there are, of course, rich and prosperous solicitors, but there are also solicitors like me. I am neither rich nor prosperous. I h

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What is more, Beedle's story is quite explicit about the fact that the second brother's lost love has not really returned from the dead. 而且,彼豆的故事说的很明确,老二失去的爱人并没有真正复活。 She has been sent by Deat

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来自中国的雇员Sue跟男同事Pete和女同事Julie一起去吃饭。三个人谈到了东西方的迷信。Sue说, S: What about walking under a ladder? What's wrong with that? J: You know, I'm not really sure! But it's probably a good idea

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Many of us already know about several American superstitions. Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other superstitions that are worth knowing. Underst

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编者按: 对我同样重要的另一个信仰就是,我的能力在球技中得到了证实。如果我不能投球,那我的名字与声誉都将毫无意义。对我而言,我觉得,任何赞誉之词都是对我付出努力的回报。

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1. The Halloween celebration comes from All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, the 1st of November. This was originally a pagan festival of the dead, but later became a holiday to honor Christian saints。 万圣节的庆祝活动来源于每年11月1日的

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1. The Halloween celebration comes from All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, the 1st of November. This was originally a pagan festival of the dead, but later became a holiday to honor Christian saints. 万圣节的庆祝活动来源于每年11月1日的

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万圣节(All Hallow's Day)是西方的鬼节,时间是每年公历的11月1日,庆祝活动从10月31日晚开始,称为万圣节前夜(Halloween)。目前流行在习惯说英语的一些国家。在前夜,人们会按照风俗带上面具、

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AMERICAN MOSAIC - Exploring Hip Hop Art at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington Also: A question from Bangladesh about why Americans think the number 13 is bad luck. And five more artists enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Transcript of ra

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来自中国的雇员Sue跟男同事Pete和女同事Julie一起去吃饭。 Pete: Hey Sue! Don't walk under that ladder...it's bad luck! Sue: Julie, Is he serious? Julie: Kind of. There is an old tradition in the West that says it's bad luck. S: You

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来自中国的雇员Sue跟男同事Pete和女同事Julie一起去吃饭。三个人谈到了东西方的迷信。Sue说, S: What about walking under a ladder? What's wrong with that? J: You know, I'm not really sure! But it's probably a good idea

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Halloween has always been a holiday filled with mystery, magic and superstition. It began as a Celtic end-of-summer festival during which people felt especially close to deceased relatives and friends. For these friendly spirits, they set places at t

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英文歌词: Now I was sitting waiting wishing that you believed in superstitions then maybe you'd see the signs But Lord knows that this world is cruel and I ain't the Lord, no I'm just a fool and in loving somebody don't make them love you Must I

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1. The Halloween celebration comes from All Hallows Day or All Saints Day, the 1st of November. This was originally a pagan festival of the dead, but later became a holiday to honor Christian saints. 万圣节的庆祝活动来源于每年11月1日的

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Finding a four-leaf clover, carrying a rabbit's foot, and crossing your fingers are considered symbols of good luck by many. Athletes famously engage in superstitious ritualsbasketball legend Michael Jordan reportedly wore the same pair of shorts und

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Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? And how do you feel about the number 13? 你会害怕黑猫吗?你会在室内开伞吗?你对 13 这个数字有什么想法? Whether or not you believe in them, you're probably

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Next was Tashtego, an unmixed Indian from Gay Head, the most westerly promontory of Martha's Vineyard, 其次就是塔斯蒂哥,他是一个该黑特的纯种印第安人,那地方还有一群红种人的遗民, where there still exists the last remn

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