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单词 purdah
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purdah

UK /ˈpɜː(r)də/

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    the practice among some Muslims and Hindus of keeping women apart, and having them wear clothing that covers their bodies completely when they go out

    His future wife would observe purdah.

    in purdah:

    a woman in purdah

    Synonyms and related words

    The religion of Islam
    Synonyms and related words

    Hinduism and the Sikh religion
  2. 2
    Britisha time when a politician or other important person does not appear in public while working on matters that they want to keep secret
    Synonyms and related words

    Secrets and secretiveness

purdah

US /ˈpɜrdə/

DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the practice among some Muslims and Hindus of keeping women apart, and having them wear clothing that covers their bodies completely when they go out

    His future wife would observe purdah.

    in purdah:

    a woman in purdah

    Synonyms and related words

    The religion of Islam
    Synonyms and related words

    Hinduism and the Sikh religion
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