profanity
US /prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/
UK /prəˈfæn.ə.ti/
名詞
1.
粗話, 褻瀆, 污言穢語
blasphemous or obscene language
範例:
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The movie was criticized for its excessive use of profanity.
這部電影因過度使用粗話而受到批評。
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Please refrain from using profanity in the classroom.
請勿在教室裡使用粗話。
2.
褻瀆, 不敬
irreverence toward religious or sacred things
範例:
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The act was seen as an act of profanity by many religious leaders.
許多宗教領袖認為該行為是一種褻瀆。
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His speech was full of profanity against sacred traditions.
他的演講充滿了對神聖傳統的褻瀆。