忌讳

忌讳 [jì hui]

1. ■ （禁忌） taboo:

犯忌讳 violate [break] a taboo

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常用词组

1. ■ （避忌; 顾忌） avoid as taboo:

忌讳不言 be silent avoiding superstitious fear;

他忌讳人家叫他的外号。 He resents being called by his nickname.

2. ■ （力求避免） avoid as harmful; abstain from:

得了痢疾忌讳吃生冷油腻食物。 People suffering from dysentery must avoid raw, cold or greasy food.

在学习上， 最忌讳的是有始无终。 In study the worst danger is give up halfway.