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bar sinister

/bɑːr ˈsɪnɪstər/

翻译: 纹章学术语,指盾徽上从右上到左下的斜线,表示私生子出身;引申义为出身或名誉上的污点。

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/bɑːr ˈsɪnɪstər/C2formalart已废弃
  • zh纹章学术语,指盾徽上从右上到左下的斜线,表示私生子出身;引申义为出身或名誉上的污点。

A heraldic term referring to a diagonal line on a coat of arms indicating illegitimacy or bastardy; figuratively, it denotes a stain on one's lineage or reputation.

  1. Heraldic termC2formalbritish

    A heraldic symbol indicating illegitimacy or a bar sinister (a diagonal line from the top left to bottom right on a coat of arms).

    zh左斜杠

    • The family crest featured a bar sinister, marking the illegitimate line.
    • In heraldry, a bar sinister is a mark of bastardy.
    • The knight's shield bore a bar sinister, revealing his noble but illegitimate birth.
  2. Figurative meaningC2formal

    A mark or sign of disgrace, dishonor, or illegitimacy.

    zh耻辱的标记

    • The scandal left a bar sinister on his reputation.
    • In some societies, being born out of wedlock carries a bar sinister.
    • The politician's past actions placed a bar sinister on his career.