忌諱 1.(禁忌) taboo 犯忌諱 violate [break] a taboo2.(避忌; 顧忌) avoid as taboo 忌諱不言 be silent avoiding superstitious fear; 他忌諱人家叫他的外號(hào)。 he resents being called by his nickname.3.(力求避免) avoid as harmful; abstain from 得了痢疾忌諱吃生冷油膩食物。 people suffering from dysentery must avoid raw, cold or greasy food. 在學(xué)習(xí)上, 最忌諱的是有始無(wú)終。 in study the worst danger is give up halfway
諱疾忌醫(yī) conceal one's ailment and refuse to consult the doctor--hide one's troubles and take no remedial measures; conceal a malady for fear of taking medicine; conceal one's ailment from the physician; conceal one's illness and aviod treatment; conceal one's illness and be reluctant to be cured; conceal one's illness rather than tell the doctor; hesitate to see a doctor, though ill; hide one's sickness for fear of treatment; refuse to face harsh reality