superstition
/ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/ · /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4538 in the learning path
迷信；迷信观念
Definitions
n. An unsupported belief linking events or actions to supernatural forces.
迷信；迷信观念
Example
My uncle avoids walking under ladders because of superstition.
我叔叔因为迷信，不愿从梯子下面走过。
Science education can help students distinguish evidence-based explanations from superstition while respecting different cultural traditions.
科学教育能帮助学生区分有证据支持的解释与迷信，同时尊重不同的文化传统。
Collocations
- popular superstition
- out of superstition
- superstition about bad luck
Word family
- superstitious (adj.)
- superstitiously (adv.)
Usage tip
泛指迷信用不可数；某种迷信观念可数。
FAQ
- What does superstition mean?
- An unsupported belief linking events or actions to supernatural forces.
- How is superstition pronounced?
- UK /ˌsuːpəˈstɪʃən/, US /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
