| 单词 | superstition |
| 释义 | superstition (once / 245 pages) n 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. When you pick up a penny, is it because you’re poor or do you think it’s lucky? If the quickest route makes you walk under a ladder, will you do it even though it’s bad luck? These are two examples of superstitions, irrational decisions we make for some weird reason. The Latin roots of the word translate as “standing over,” like how you freeze standing over a broken mirror. Don’t worry, it’s only a superstition, right? WORD FAMILYsuperstition: superstitions, superstitious+/superstitious: superstitiously USAGE EXAMPLESComments on social media were mixed - while many mocked PIA for indulging in superstition, others defended the slaughter as a practice endorsed by Islam. BBC(Dec 19, 2016) Listen to the start of “Superstition,” from Talking Book—among the most recognizable drum intros of all time, built entirely on Wonder’s funky propulsion. Slate(Dec 18, 2016) On the other hand, he says, he’s prone to superstition and the turn of the calendar, and in this instance administration, presents its own opportunity. The Guardian(Dec 16, 2016) n an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear Syn|Hyper superstitious notion belief any cognitive content held as true |
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