curse
noun
Definitions of curse noun
magic(魔法)
- Countable(可數名詞)
Words with magical power that are intended to cause misfortune to someone.
詛咒；咒語
In that tale, a malicious sorceress cast a curse upon the princess that could only be broken after a century.
在那個故事中，一個惡毒的女巫對公主施了一個只能在一百年後解除的詛咒。
The villagers believe the old statue carries a curse.
村民們相信那座古老的雕像帶有詛咒。
It is said that the family's fortune came from their ancestor's curse.
據說這個家族的財富來自他們祖先的詛咒。
trouble(麻煩)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A cause of great trouble or misery.
禍根；禍害
Corruption is the curse of many developing nations.
貪污是許多發展中國家的禍根。
Poverty is often regarded as a curse on society.
貧窮常被視為社會的禍害。
After so many setbacks, he felt as if he was under a curse from fate.
經歷了這麼多挫折後，他感覺自己像是受到了命運的詛咒。
language(語言)
- Countable(可數名詞)
An impolite and offensive word or phrase.
咒罵；髒話
After the accident, the driver let out a string of curses.
事故發生後，司機罵了一連串的髒話。
He responded with a curse after being criticized.
在被批評後，他用髒話回應。
She was reprimanded for using curses in public.
她因在公共場合使用髒話而受到譴責。
Phrases of curse noun
- the curse
Refers to a woman's menstrual period, also known as her monthly flow.
月經（女性）
• She felt extremely tired because she had the curse.
她感到非常疲憊，因為她來月經了。
verb
Definitions of curse verb
speak(說話)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To use rude or offensive words, especially when angry.
咒罵；詛咒；用粗俗言語辱罵
He began to curse when his car broke down.
當他的車壞掉時，他開始咒罵。
He couldn't help but curse when he heard the bad news.
當他聽到壞消息時，他忍不住咒罵。
The football player cursed at the referee when he was sent off the field.
那位足球員在被罰下場時對裁判咒罵。
magic(魔法)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To say words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone.
詛咒；施咒
She believed someone had cursed her, causing her to have a string of bad luck.
她相信有人詛咒了她，導致她接連遭遇不幸。
The wizard was said to be able to curse his enemies.
據說這個巫師可以詛咒他的敵人。
They believe this place was cursed by an ancient ghost.
他們相信這個地方被一個古老的鬼魂詛咒了。