"coons" in Chinese (Simplified)
浣熊冒犯性用語(种族主义)
Definition
“Coons” 是 “coon” 的复数,可以指浣熊这种动物,但在某些英语国家也是极具侮辱性的种族歧视用语。理解或使用时语境非常重要。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
需极为小心。“Coons”可以指浣熊,但在美国等主要英语区是非常严重的种族歧视词汇。几乎所有正式和非正式场合都应避免使用该词。
Examples
We saw two coons in the backyard last night.
昨晚我们在后院看到了两只**浣熊**。
Coons are known for washing their food before eating.
**浣熊**以吃东西前清洗食物而闻名。
There are many wild coons in this area.
这个地区有很多野生**浣熊**。
Be careful, those coons can get into your trash at night.
小心,那些**浣熊**晚上会翻你的垃圾桶。
Locals say the coons here are surprisingly clever.
当地人说这里的**浣熊**非常聪明。
That old barn is full of coons every spring.
那间老谷仓每到春天就充满了**浣熊**。