superstition

IPA/ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃn/
KK[sˌupɚstˈɪʃən]IPA/ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃn/

superstition — 名詞

  • superstitionsingular
  • superstitionsplural

1. A belief that certain actions, objects, or events are linked to fortune or misfo

1.名詞B1
釋義

迷信

基於恐懼或無知，而非理性或科學的信念

A belief that certain actions, objects, or events are linked to fortune or misfortune through mysterious or magical forces, without any scientific basis — for example, the idea that breaking a mirror brings seven years of misfortune, or that finding a four-leaf clover brings good fortune.

例句

Gabriela's grandmother held a superstition that a black cat crossing your path brings good luck.

Gabriela 的祖母有個迷信，認為黑貓經過你面前會帶來好運。

hold + superstition + that-clause

Many athletes have their own superstitions, such as wearing the same socks before every game.

許多運動員都有自己的迷信，例如每場比賽前都穿同一雙襪子。

have + superstitions + about/such as

常見搭配
  • hold a superstition
  • have a superstition
  • believe in a superstition
  • dismiss a superstition
  • ancient superstition
  • local superstition
  • widespread superstition
  • superstition about (something)
  • superstition that (clause)
同義詞
  • myth

    A myth is a traditional story, often involving gods or heroes, not necessarily believed to be true; superstitions are believed by some people to affect real-world outcomes.

  • folklore

    Folklore refers to the entire body of traditional customs, stories, and beliefs of a community; superstition is one type of belief within folklore.

  • old wives' tale

    More informal and dismissive than superstition; often used to describe a belief that is scientifically disproven but continues to be passed down.

反義詞
  • science

    Knowledge based on observation, experimentation, and evidence — the opposite of the irrational basis of superstition.

  • rationality

    The quality of being based on reason and logic rather than on magical thinking.

文法句型

superstition + that-clause

have/hold a superstition + about + noun phrase

uncountable: belief in such ideas generally

用法筆記

Uncountable use (Superstition is common in many cultures.) refers to the general phenomenon; countable use (She has many strange superstitions.) refers to specific beliefs. Common verbs include hold, have, believe in, and dismiss.

常見錯誤

Superstition is a religion for some people.
Superstition is different from religion because it is based on fear or magic rather than faith or reason.
superstition and religion are distinct concepts and should not be equated.
He has a superstition of walking under a ladder.
He has a superstition about walking under a ladder.
use about, not of, when describing what a superstition concerns.

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常用片語

  • hold a superstition
  • believe in a superstition
  • dismiss a superstition as nonsense
  • steeped in superstition
  • a matter of superstition

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