taboo

noun

1. an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion

Synonym: tabu

2. a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature

Synonym: tabu

taboo是什么意思

verb

1. declare as sacred and forbidden

adj

1. excluded from use or mention

e.g. forbidden fruit
in our house dancing and playing cards were out
a taboo subject

Synonym: forbiddenout(p)prohibitedproscribedtabuverboten

2. forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands

Synonym: tabu

1. 禁忌;忌讳
If there is a taboo on a subject or activity, it is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive.

e.g. The topic of addiction remains something of a taboo...
毒瘾仍然是个有些忌讳的话题。
e.g. Religious dogmas often include strong sexual taboos and can create in children the impression that sex is sinful.
宗教教义中经常包含严格的性禁忌，这会给儿童留下“性是罪恶”的印象。