no-go area
复数形式
no-go areas
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禁区, 禁忌话题
a very private or offensive subject that should not be discussed
The idiom "no-go area" finds its roots in the fields of military and aviation. Initially, it denoted zones or regions where entry was restricted or forbidden, often due to safety or security considerations. Overtime it went on to be used beyond its original meaning, emphasizing that certain subjects or topics should be treated with caution and avoided due to their potentially offensive, sensitive, or personal nature.
- Religion is a no-go area when you talk with her.
宗教是和她交谈时的禁区。
- She made it clear that her private life was a no-go area.
她明确表示她的私生活是一个禁区。
- In our friendship, discussing our past relationships has always been a no-go area.It's better to focus on the present.
在我们的友谊中，讨论我们过去的关系一直是一个禁区。最好专注于现在。
- At family gatherings, politics is often a no-go area to avoid heated arguments and tensions.
在家庭聚会中，政治常常是一个禁区，以避免激烈的争论和紧张。
- Bringing up the topic of personal finances can be a no-go area in some cultures, as it's considered impolite to inquire about money matters.
在某些文化中，提起个人财务的话题可能是一个禁区，因为询问金钱问题被认为是不礼貌的。
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禁区, 危险区域
a potentially dangerous area that people are not allowed to go in
The idiom "no-go area" has its origins in the realm of military and aviation in World War II. It originally referred to areas or zones that were restricted or prohibited for entry, typically due to safety or security concerns, then it went on to describe areas where aircraft were not allowed to fly. It has been extended to describe areas in various contexts where entry or activities are considered dangerous, prohibited, or unsafe.
- He reported from one of the city's no-go areas.
他从城市的一个禁区报告。
- The government declared the crime-ridden neighborhood a no-go area, urging residents to stay indoors after dark.
政府宣布犯罪猖獗的社区为禁区，敦促居民天黑后留在室内。
- The contaminated site is a no-go area due to the risk of toxic exposure.
由于存在有毒物质暴露的风险，受污染的场地是一个禁区。
- The border region has become a no-go area for journalists due to ongoing hostilities.
由于持续的敌对行动，边境地区已成为记者的禁区。
- The construction site is a no-go area for unauthorized personnel for safety reasons.
出于安全原因，建筑工地是未经授权人员的禁区。