superstitious
英 [suːpə'stɪʃəs; sjuː-]
美 ['sʊpɚ'stɪʃəs]
superstitious 中文词源
superstitious 迷信的superstition,迷信，-ous,形容词后缀。
superstitious 英文词源
- superstitious (adj.)
- late 14c., "involving faith in supernatural powers or magic; characteristic of pagan religion or false religion," from Anglo-French supersticius, Old French supersticios, or directly from Latin superstitiosus "prophetic; full of dread of the supernatural," from superstitio "prophecy, soothsaying, excessive fear of the gods" (see superstition).
superstitious 双语例句
1. Jean was extremely superstitious and believed the colour green brought bad luck. 琼非常迷信，认为绿色会带来厄运。 来自柯林斯例句
- 2. A wave of superstitious fear spread among the townspeople.
- 盲目的恐惧感在市民中蔓延。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. I'm superstitious about the number 13.
- 我相信13这个数字不吉利。
来自《权威词典》
- 4. She is superstitious about spilling salt on the table.
- 她迷信把盐倒翻在桌子上的说法.
来自《简明英汉词典》
- 5. These superstitious practices should be abolished as soon as possible.
- 这些迷信做法应尽早取消.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》