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forbidden fruit

/fərˈbɪdən fruːt/

翻译: 比喻因被禁止或不可得而更显诱人的事物,常带有道德或社会禁忌的意味。

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/fərˈbɪdən fruːt/B2formal
  • zh比喻因被禁止或不可得而更显诱人的事物,常带有道德或社会禁忌的意味。

A metaphorical phrase referring to something that is desired or tempting precisely because it is prohibited or off-limits, often carrying a sense of moral or social taboo.

  1. Tempting but prohibitedB2formal

    Something that is desired or tempting precisely because it is not allowed.

    zh禁果

    • The old library's restricted section was like forbidden fruit to the curious student.
    • For many teenagers, staying out past curfew becomes a forbidden fruit.
    • The allure of forbidden fruit often makes rules harder to follow.