anathema
UK/ә'næθәmә/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
Something or someone strongly detested; a formal religious curse or ban, often with excommunication.
令人厌恶的人或事物；宗教诅咒，逐出教门
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedanaup, back, again
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themstem
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asuffix
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Common Collocations
- 1.anathema to与...不相容
- 2.absolute anathema绝对厌恶
- 3.considered anathema被认为令人厌恶
Example Sentences
- 1.
The corrupt practices were anathema to the organization's core values.