英语词汇“profanity”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

profanity

(prəfænɪti , US proʊ- )

Word forms: profanities

1. uncountable noun

Profanity is an act that shows disrespect for a religion or religious beliefs. [formal]

To desecrate a holy spring is considered profanity.

Synonyms: sacrilege, blasphemy, irreverence, impiety

2. countable noun [usually plural]

Profanities are swear words. [formal]

We have grown accustomed to having our ears assailed by mindless cursing and profanities.

Collocations:

shout a profanity

They're accosted by the inmates (chorus) who in turn shout profanities at her and ask her to say prayers for them.

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He storms off while shouting profanity at his secretary.

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About 700 men agreed to these terms, while the rest sang, jeered or shouted profanities.

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单词	profanity
释义	profanity (prəfænɪti , US proʊ- ) Word forms: profanities 1. uncountable noun Profanity is an act that shows disrespect for a religion or religious beliefs. [formal] To desecrate a holy spring is considered profanity. Synonyms: sacrilege, blasphemy, irreverence, impiety 2. countable noun [usually plural] Profanities are swear words. [formal] We have grown accustomed to having our ears assailed by mindless cursing and profanities. Collocations: shout a profanity They're accosted by the inmates (chorus) who in turn shout profanities at her and ask her to say prayers for them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He storms off while shouting profanity at his secretary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 About 700 men agreed to these terms, while the rest sang, jeered or shouted profanities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
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