profanity
noun
UK/prəˈfæn.ə.ti/
US/prəˈfæn.ə.t̬i/
Definitions of profanity noun
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The act of showing disrespect towards a god or religion, particularly through language.
（尤指言語上的）對神或宗教不敬的言行
His use of profanity in the speech offended many in the audience.
他在演講中使用褻瀆的言語冒犯了許多觀眾。
The movie was criticized for its profanity.
這部電影因其褻瀆的言語而受到批評。
Their actions were seen as a profanity against religion.
他們的行為被視為對宗教的褻瀆。
- Countable(可數名詞)
An offensive or obscene word or phrase.
冒犯或猥褻的詞語或短語；穢語
She was reprimanded for using profanities in public.
她因在公共場合使用穢語而受到譴責。
Many considered the song to contain too much profanity.
許多人認為這首歌含有太多穢語。
He wrote a letter filled with profanities.
他寫了一封充滿穢語的信。