释义 |
the F-word, C-word, etc. phrase used to refer to a word, usually a rude, offensive or embarrassing one, by saying only the first letter and not the whole word: You're still not allowed to say the F-word on TV in the US. 在美国的电视上仍然不允许说那个以F开头的词。 So how's the diet going - or would you rather I didn't mention the d-word?节食进行得怎么样——也许你不愿意让我提那个以D开头的词。 I know Maisie very well and I know that she would never say the C-word. Surely he didn't say the F-word? Am I allowed to mention the E-word and ask when your exams start? See also
wordnoun(LANGUAGE UNIT) |