mumbo jumbo
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胡言乱语, 无意义的废话
complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose
The origin of the idiom "mumbo jumbo" is believed to be the result of the combining of two unrelated terms: "mumbo" and "jumbo." It has its roots in West African religious practices, particularly those of the Mandinka tribe. "Mumbo jumbo" refers to the ceremonial language or chants used by tribal priests in their rituals, which were often unintelligible to outsiders. Over time, the term evolved to describe any language or speech that appears complex, obscure, or nonsensical. Today, "mumbo jumbo" is used figuratively to refer to incomprehensible or confusing language, ideas, or actions.
- The politician's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo, leaving the audience confused about his actual stance.
政治家的演讲充满了毫无意义的胡言乱语，让听众对他的实际立场感到困惑。
- The contract was filled with legal mumbo jumbo, making it difficult for the average person to understand its terms and conditions.
合同里充满了法律上的胡言乱语，让普通人难以理解其条款和条件。
- The self-help book promised profound insights, but it was filled with pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo instead.
这本自助书承诺了深刻的见解，但却充满了伪科学的胡言乱语。
- The technical manual was full of jargon and mumbo jumbo, making it challenging for beginners to follow the instructions.
技术手册充满了术语和晦涩难懂的内容，使得初学者难以遵循指示。
- The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence.
阴谋论不过是一堆毫无根据的说法和胡言乱语，缺乏任何可信的证据。