释义 |
swearing noun[ U ] uk /ˈsweə.rɪŋ/ us /ˈswer.ɪŋ/ rude or offensive language that someone uses, especially when they are angry诅咒,咒骂 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Swearing and blasphemy blasphemous blasphemously blasphemy C-word curse curse someone/yourself for something/doing something damn effing four-letter word oath profane strong languagephrase swear jar swear word sweary sworn the air is blueidiom turn the air blueidiom wash wash your mouth out (with soap/soapy water)idiom
Grammar
Swearing and taboo expressions Swear words and taboo words can intensify what is said, but they can shock or give offence. Swearing and the use of taboo words and expressions is quite common in speaking. We often hear and use it both in private and in public settings and in films, on television and on the radio. …
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