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单词 profanity
释义 pro·fan·i·ty
\prōˈfanəd.ē, prəˈ-, -ətē, -i\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Late Latin profanitas, from Latin profanus profane + -itas -ity
1.
 a. : the quality or state of being profane
  < exploitations of the Christian religion … would be the ultimate profanity — Walter Moberly >
 b. : the use of profane language
  < banged his gavel and fined him for profanity in court — American Guide Series: Pennsylvania >
2. : something profane: as
 a. : secular science or art
  < a small minority studied the profanities — H.O.Taylor >
 b. : profane language
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