sacred cow
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sacred cows
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圣牛, 禁忌
an idea, custom, or institution considered immune from criticism or questioning
The origin of the idiom "sacred cow" can be traced back to Hinduism, particularly in India, where cows hold a revered status. In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred animals and are associated with various deities. It is commonly used in discussions about cultural, religious, or societal norms that are considered unquestionable or resistant to change.
- The company's strict hierarchy is a sacred cow nobody dares challenge.
公司严格的等级制度是没有人敢挑战的神圣不可侵犯的事物。
- In that culture, the monarchy is a sacred cow beyond debate.
在那个文化中，圣牛是超越辩论的。
- The old policies became sacred cows, blocking any reform.
旧政策变成了圣牛，阻碍了任何改革。
- Questioning the budget was like attacking a sacred cow at the meeting.
质疑预算就像在会议上攻击一头圣牛。
- The manager treated his favorite project as a sacred cow and ignored its flaws.
经理把他最喜欢的项目当作神圣不可侵犯的事物，并忽略了它的缺陷。