taboo
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/təˈbuː/
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/təˈbuː/
not allowed to be talked about because it is offensive or embarrassing
Talking about money is taboo in many polite conversations.
在许多礼貌的交谈中,谈论金钱是禁忌。
a cultural or religious rule that forbids doing or talking about something
Eating certain foods is a taboo in some religions.
在某些宗教中,食用某些食物是一种禁忌。
an unspoken agreement not to do or discuss something
There's a family taboo about discussing politics at dinner.
家里有一个关于晚餐时讨论政治的禁忌。