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tabu

/tæˈbuː/ /təˈbuː/

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noun

禁忌，忌讳。

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

Examples :

"In many families, discussing salary is a tabu, considered impolite and private. "

在很多家庭里，谈论工资是个禁忌，被认为是不礼貌和涉及隐私的行为。

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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 some Polynesian cultures, the chief's personal belongings are considered tabu; no one is allowed to touch them. "

在一些波利尼西亚文化中，酋长的私人物品被认为是禁忌之物，任何人都不可以触碰。

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verb

视为禁忌，禁止，忌讳

To mark as taboo.

Examples :

"The elders tabued the sacred grove, forbidding anyone from entering. "

长者们将那片神圣的树林视为禁忌，禁止任何人进入。

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verb

禁止，取缔。

Examples :

"The school tabued the use of cell phones during class. "

学校禁止上课期间使用手机。

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verb

避免，忌讳

Examples :

"In many cultures, one must tabu speaking negatively about the dead. "

在许多文化中，人们必须忌讳说死者的坏话.

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