| 词组 | superstition |
| 释义 | superstition /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən $ -pər-/ noun a belief that some objects or actions are lucky and some are unlucky, which is usually based on old ideas or magicadjectivesan old superstition Have you heard the old superstition that seagulls are the souls of dead sailors?an ancient/primitive superstition (=from a very long time ago) Many of these primitive superstitions still exist today in parts of the country.a popular/common superstition The belief that touching wood brings luck is a popular superstition, but where does it come from?a local superstition There’s a local superstition that garlic keeps you safe from evil spirits.verbshave a superstition Most cultures have their own superstitions.be based on superstition His fears are based solely on superstition, not reason.prepositionsa superstition about sth There are a lot of superstitions about the disease.phrasesignorance and superstition People’s beliefs were full of ignorance and superstition. |
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