expletive

英 [ɪkˈspliːtɪv]

美 [ˈeksplətɪv]

n.  (愤怒或痛苦时用的)秽语，咒骂语，感叹语

复数：expletives　

BNC.23042 / COCA.16119

牛津词典

noun

• （愤怒或痛苦时用的）秽语，咒骂语，感叹语
  a word, especially a rude word, that you use when you are angry, or in pain

柯林斯词典

• 脏字;咒骂语
  Anexpletiveis a rude word or expression such as 'Damn!' which you say when you are annoyed, excited, or in pain.

英英释义

noun

• profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
  1. expletives were deleted
  Synonym:cursecurse wordoathswearingswearwordcuss
• a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line

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