superstition
superstition 英 [ˌsu:pəˈstɪʃn] 美 [ˌsupərˈstɪʃn]
n. 迷信
名词复数:superstitions
- A superstition is a belief or practice that isn’t entirely based on facts or reality, like carrying a rabbit’s foot because you think it brings you good fortune, or believing that Friday the 13th is a day of bad luck.
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- n. 迷信
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1. According to superstition, breaking a mirror brings bad luck.
按照迷信的说法，摔碎镜子会带来噩运。
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2. Superstition results from ignorance.
迷信产生于无知。
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3. He took the lead in breaking down superstitions.
他带头破除迷信。
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4. Superstition is giving way to science.
科学取代了迷信。
- superstition (n.) early 13c., "false religious belief; irrational faith in supernatural powers," from Latin superstitionem (nominative superstitio) "prophecy, soothsaying; dread of the supernatural, excessive fear of the gods, religious belief based on fear or ignorance and considered incompatible with truth or reason," literally "a standing over," noun of action from past participle stem of superstare "stand on or over; survive," from super "above" (see super-) + stare "to stand," from PIE root *sta- "to stand, make or be firm."
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