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taboo

/tæˈbuː/

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noun

禁忌，忌讳。

An inhibition or ban that results from social custom or emotional aversion.

Examples :

"Talking about salary is a taboo in many workplaces. "

在很多工作场所，谈论薪水是个禁忌。

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noun

禁忌，忌讳。

(in Polynesia) Something which may not be used, approached or mentioned because it is sacred.

Examples :

"In their culture, discussing the family's ancestral lineage was a taboo. "

在他们的文化中，谈论家族的祖先血统是个禁忌。

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verb

忌讳，避讳.

To mark as taboo.

Examples :

"In many cultures, people taboo certain words related to death, avoiding them in regular conversation. "

在许多文化中，人们会忌讳某些与死亡相关的词语，避免在日常对话中使用它们。

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verb

禁止，忌讳。

Examples :

"The school administration tabooed the use of cell phones during class. "

学校管理层禁止上课期间使用手机。

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verb

避免，忌讳。

Examples :

"To avoid any conflict, the student chose to taboo the topic of last night's party in class. "

为了避免任何冲突，这位学生选择在课堂上对昨晚聚会的事情避而不谈。

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adjective

禁忌的，忌讳的.

Excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention.

Examples :

"Discussing politics is a taboo topic at family dinner. "

在家庭聚餐时，谈论政治是个禁忌话题。

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adjective

禁忌的，忌讳的。

Culturally forbidden.

Examples :

"In many cultures, discussing someone's salary is considered taboo. "

在很多文化中，谈论别人的薪水被认为是禁忌的。

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