bugaboo

🇬🇧 UK/'bʌ^әbu:/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Something that causes needless fear or worry; an imaginary frightening creature

令人恐惧的事物;无端的恐惧;鬼怪

🧩 Root Breakdown

bugabooother
=bugaboo

Common Collocations

  • 1.bugaboo of...的烦恼
  • 2.pet bugaboo特别厌烦的事

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Tax compliance has always been a bugaboo for small business owners.

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