tabooKK [tæˈbu] ｜ /tæˈbu/
GEPT 中高級
C2noun
a prohibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
In many cultures, talking about death is considered taboo and avoided in conversation.
禁忌；社會禁止的事
C2noun
a prejudice, especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands, that prevents the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
In some cultures, it is considered taboo to discuss death in a public space.
禁忌（波里尼西亞文化的神聖禁制）
C2verb
to declare as sacred and forbidden
In many cultures, it is taboo to eat pork.
C2adjective
prohibited from use or mention
In some cultures, it is taboo to mention the names of deceased persons.
C2adjective
forbidden to be used for profane purposes, especially in South Pacific islands
In some cultures, eating certain types of meat is considered taboo.