好词典
cursing
UK //ˈkɜːsɪŋ//US //ˈkɜːrsɪŋ//
词源
源自中古英语 'cursen'，进一步源自古英语 'cursian'，意为'咒骂'或'诅咒'，可能与古诺尔斯语 'kross'（十字架）有关，象征宗教上的诅咒。
noun
❶ 指说脏话或咒骂的行为，通常表达愤怒、沮丧或恶意。可以是口头上的侮辱或恶毒的言语。
“His constant cursing made everyone uncomfortable.”
（他不停地咒骂让所有人都感到不适。）
“The teacher scolded the student for his cursing in class.”
（老师因学生在课堂上说脏话而训斥了他。）
同义词:swearing, profanity, blasphemy, obscenity, vulgarity
verb
❶ 用恶毒或侮辱性的语言表达愤怒或不满，或通过言语希望某人遭遇不幸。
“He was cursing loudly after stubbing his toe.”
（他踢到脚趾后大声咒骂。）
“She cursed the driver who cut her off.”
（她咒骂那个超她车的司机。）
同义词:swearing, blaspheming, damning, execrating, reviling
常见短语
cursing and swearing — 指频繁或大声地说脏话或咒骂，通常用于描述某人非常愤怒或失控的状态。
“He was cursing and swearing after the car broke down.”
（车抛锚后，他不停地咒骂。）