
好词典

源自古英语 forbēodan(禁止),由 for-(完全)+ bēodan(命令)组成,与德语 verbieten 同源。
❶ 被禁止的,不允许的。指因规则、法律或权威命令而不被允许做某事。
“Smoking is forbidden in this building.”
(这栋楼内禁止吸烟。)
“She felt a forbidden attraction to her best friend's husband.”
(她对闺蜜的丈夫产生了一种不该有的好感。)
forbidden fruit — 禁果,指因被禁止而显得特别诱人的事物,源自《圣经》中亚当夏娃的故事。
“The allure of forbidden fruit made him want to try gambling despite knowing the risks.”
(禁果的诱惑让他明知风险仍想尝试赌博。)