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

Example Sentences

Adjective Sex is a taboo subject for many people. In this company, dating a coworker is considered taboo. Noun religious taboos against drinking alcohol Marrying a close relative is a taboo in many cultures.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Stories like his are taboo in Russia, where the wrenching grief of many families is buried beneath the triumphant bombast of state media.

Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 This produces a situation where political violence is no longer seen as taboo, particularly among supporters of the losing political party.

James Piazza, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2022 In their view, there’s a demand for new ways to celebrate a plant that was once seen as taboo, as well as a desire for new ways to connect with likeminded fans in a post-pandemic world — and NFTs fit this description perfectly.

Javier Hasse, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021 Over the last couple of years, the taboo topic of loss has been brought to the forefront.

Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 While beauty and grooming routines and habits sometimes feel like a taboo topic for men, Jonas wants to further the conversation that men can and should take care of their skin too.

Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Talking about money has long been taboo, and those with higher salaries don’t feel the need to share numbers that the underpaid do.

Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 Murphy admits that the nation's recent events have quickly shed a light on how topics of women's healthcare are considered taboo for so many.

Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 There was a time when talking about your personal finances was considered taboo.

John Kim, Forbes, 15 June 2022

Noun

She’s interested in the taboo, the unspeakable violence that is committed on the bodies of women.

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But even after 24 years of Britney discourse, the ultimate taboo is still taking her actual music seriously.

Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Younger generations may not believe in or even have heard about the tiny woodland devils, but the taboo against venturing into the wilderness appears to have remained in effect, much to the forest’s benefit.

Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 The policy is one example of a growing push to eliminate the taboo around periods and recognize the physical discomforts menstruation can cause.

Angela Haupt, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 The use of nuclear weapons by Russia would break a taboo against their use in war that has held since 1945.

Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 19 May 2022 Its members have life tenure, their salaries can’t be lowered during their term in office, and the taboo against removing them from office is so strong that Congress hasn’t seriously attempted it for more than 200 years.

Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 May 2022 By World War II it was considered taboo to even to let a bra strap slide down a shoulder.

Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Johal has often spoken up about issues that are sometimes considered taboo to discuss in South Asian communities, such as her decision to freeze her eggs after having a miscarriage last year.

Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 26 July 2022

Verb

Basically, Pluto rules taboo topics that lie under the surface and that are hard to talk about.

Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Create an open dialogue and refuse to let anything be taboo between you two.

Annie Lane, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood.

Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 See More

单词	taboos
释义	taboo 1 of 3 adjective ta·boo tə-ˈbü ta- variants or less commonly tabu 1 a : banned on grounds of morality or taste the subject is taboo b : banned as constituting a risk the area beyond is taboo, still alive with explosives Robert Leckie 2 : forbidden to profane use or contact because of what are held to be dangerous supernatural powers taboo 2 of 3 noun variants or less commonly tabu plural taboos also tabus 1 a : a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure … they may have developed a taboo against eating fish. Jared Diamond b : something that is not acceptable to say, mention, or do : something that is taboo … the tacticians in a conservative Republican Administration now deem membership in the club a taboo. Peter J. Boyer 2 : a prohibition against touching, saying, or doing something for fear of immediate harm from a supernatural force 3 : belief in taboos taboo 3 of 3 verb variants or less commonly tabu tabooed also tabued; tabooing also tabuing; taboos also tabus transitive verb 1 : to set apart as taboo especially by marking with a ritualistic symbol 2 : to avoid or ban as taboo Synonyms Adjective banned barred forbidden impermissible interdicted outlawed prohibited proscribed verboten See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Sex is a taboo subject for many people. In this company, dating a coworker is considered taboo. Noun religious taboos against drinking alcohol Marrying a close relative is a taboo in many cultures. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Stories like his are taboo in Russia, where the wrenching grief of many families is buried beneath the triumphant bombast of state media. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2022 This produces a situation where political violence is no longer seen as taboo, particularly among supporters of the losing political party. James Piazza, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2022 In their view, there’s a demand for new ways to celebrate a plant that was once seen as taboo, as well as a desire for new ways to connect with likeminded fans in a post-pandemic world — and NFTs fit this description perfectly. Javier Hasse, Forbes, 7 Apr. 2021 Over the last couple of years, the taboo topic of loss has been brought to the forefront. Paolo Confino, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 While beauty and grooming routines and habits sometimes feel like a taboo topic for men, Jonas wants to further the conversation that men can and should take care of their skin too. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Talking about money has long been taboo, and those with higher salaries don’t feel the need to share numbers that the underpaid do. Jane Thier, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2022 Murphy admits that the nation's recent events have quickly shed a light on how topics of women's healthcare are considered taboo for so many. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 There was a time when talking about your personal finances was considered taboo. John Kim, Forbes, 15 June 2022 Noun She’s interested in the taboo, the unspeakable violence that is committed on the bodies of women. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 But even after 24 years of Britney discourse, the ultimate taboo is still taking her actual music seriously. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2022 Younger generations may not believe in or even have heard about the tiny woodland devils, but the taboo against venturing into the wilderness appears to have remained in effect, much to the forest’s benefit. Dyan Machan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022 The policy is one example of a growing push to eliminate the taboo around periods and recognize the physical discomforts menstruation can cause. Angela Haupt, Washington Post, 25 May 2022 The use of nuclear weapons by Russia would break a taboo against their use in war that has held since 1945. Stephen Fidler, WSJ, 19 May 2022 Its members have life tenure, their salaries can’t be lowered during their term in office, and the taboo against removing them from office is so strong that Congress hasn’t seriously attempted it for more than 200 years. Matt Ford, The New Republic, 19 May 2022 By World War II it was considered taboo to even to let a bra strap slide down a shoulder. Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Johal has often spoken up about issues that are sometimes considered taboo to discuss in South Asian communities, such as her decision to freeze her eggs after having a miscarriage last year. Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 26 July 2022 Verb Basically, Pluto rules taboo topics that lie under the surface and that are hard to talk about. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 27 Apr. 2021 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Create an open dialogue and refuse to let anything be taboo between you two. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 Simply repurposing her stylish wardrobe, which is normally taboo in Hollywood. Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Tongan tabu First Known Use Adjective 1777, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Noun 1777, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Verb 1777, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition taboo 1 of 2 noun ta·boo variants also tabu tə-ˈbü, ta- plural taboos also tabus 1 : a prohibition in some cultures against touching, saying, or doing something for fear of immediate harm from a mysterious superhuman force 2 : a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure the view that incest, not cannibalism, was the world's first taboo Phyllis Grosskurth 3 : belief in taboos taboo 2 of 2 transitive verb variants also tabu : to avoid or ban as taboo taboos noun variants also tabus plural of taboo 1 as in prohibitions Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance prohibitions proscriptions inhibitions restrictions restraints constraints no-nos repressions interdictions limitations embargoes interdicts suppressions bans discouragements vetoes deterrents preventions no-no's objections commandments mandates protests refusals caveats injunctions negations decrees denials dictates edicts warnings disallowances rejections Antonyms & Near Antonyms tolerances prescriptions sanctions allowances permissions clearances licences licenses tolerations consents authorizations leaves approbations blessings agreements promotions facilitations approvals encouragements sufferances compliances endorsements supports indorsements obediences submissions imprimaturs okays acquiescences accessions assents OKs See More 2 as in indecencies Synonyms & Similar Words indecencies perversions depravities degeneracies abominations corruptions debaucheries anathemas malefactions squalors scurrilities atrocities decays enormities immoralities evils rot cancers devilries cankers bad iniquities deviltries wrongs ills villainies satanisms sins diabolisms Antonyms & Near Antonyms moralities virtues rights goods decencies integrities honesties probities rectitudes See More
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