매우 혐오하거나 도저히 용납할 수 없는 대상 또는 사람
Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes or finds completely unacceptable.
예문:
"To a professional athlete, the idea of taking performance-enhancing drugs is anathema."
"The strict corporate hierarchy was anathema to the creative spirit of the young designers."
교회 권위에 의한 공식적인 저주, 파문 또는 교리에 대한 배척
A formal curse by a church authority, often involving excommunication or the denunciation of a doctrine.
예문:
"The council issued an anathema against those who refused to accept the new creed."
"In medieval times, an anathema from the Pope could strip a king of his divine right to rule."
누군가나 무언가를 향해 내뱉는 강한 저주나 악담
A strong curse or imprecation uttered against someone or something.
예문:
"The old man muttered an anathema under his breath as the intruders trampled his garden."
"She hurled anathemas at the storm that had wrecked her small fishing boat."