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American SuperstitionsMany of us already know about several American superstitions2. Having a black cat cross your path, walking under a ladder, and breaking a mirror are all bad luck. In addition to these, there are many other superstitions that are worth knowing. Understanding them will keep you safe from evil3 spirits—if you believe in such things—and impress your American friends when you mention them.

Like the superstitions in other cultures, American superstitions often involve the things important in daily life, such as health, numbers, and marriage. For example, have you ever had a cough that would not go away? According4 to one American superstition1, you should take a piece of your hair and put it between two slices of buttered bread. Next, feed this hair sandwich to a dog and say, “Eat well, you hound5, may you be sick and I be sound.” This will trick the evil spirits and help your cough. It will also raise some eyebrows6 if you try it.
In American superstitions, the number three is very important. Often, Americans will say, "All things come in threes." Three is lucky because it represents7 the traditional family: mother, father, and child. Therefore, gifts, letters, and guests will often arrive at your home in groups of three. However, it is also possible for bad events, like accidents and funerals8, to come in threes as well.
Another time people pay attention to superstitions is when they get married. During a wedding, brides must wear or carry “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” The old and borrowed things will bring luck to the person who gives them to the bride. The new and blue things will bring good fortune to the bride herself. The next time someone you know is getting married, be sure to recite9 this phrase10.
As it would be unlucky to discuss one more superstition, we will wind things up here. Keep your fingers crossed, and stay lucky!
 

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1 superstition VHbzg     
n.迷信，迷信行为
参考例句：
  • It's a common superstition that black cats are unlucky.认为黑猫不吉祥是一种很普遍的迷信。
  • Superstition results from ignorance.迷信产生于无知。
2 superstitions bf6d10d6085a510f371db29a9b4f8c2f     
迷信，迷信行为( superstition的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Old superstitions seem incredible to educated people. 旧的迷信对于受过教育的人来说是不可思议的。
  • Do away with all fetishes and superstitions. 破除一切盲目崇拜和迷信。
3 evil KiHzS     
n.邪恶，不幸，罪恶；adj.邪恶的，不幸的，有害的，诽谤的
参考例句：
  • We pray to God to deliver us from evil.我们祈求上帝把我们从罪恶中拯救出来。
  • Love of money is the root of all evil.爱钱是邪恶的根源。
4 according YzQztq     
adj.按照，根据
参考例句：
  • According to the Bible we are all the seed of Adam.根据《圣经》所说的，我们都是亚当的后裔。
  • We must cut our coat according to our cloth this year.今年我们必须学会量入为出。
5 hound Rd2zQ     
n.猎狗，卑鄙的人；vt.用猎狗追，追逐
参考例句：
  • The hound found the trail of the rabbit.猎狗发现了兔子的踪迹。
  • The police have promised to hound down those responsible for the explosion.警方已保证要追查此次爆炸事件有责任的人员。
6 eyebrows a0e6fb1330e9cfecfd1c7a4d00030ed5     
眉毛( eyebrow的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Eyebrows stop sweat from coming down into the eyes. 眉毛挡住汗水使其不能流进眼睛。
  • His eyebrows project noticeably. 他的眉毛特别突出。
7 Represents 2f4da1ec3c812deb7b7316eda3221428     
v.表现( represent的第三人称单数 )；代表；体现；作为…的代表
参考例句：
  • This represents a volte-face in government thinking. 这代表着政府观点的彻底转变。
  • The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history. 俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。 来自《简明英汉词典》
8 funerals fc3ed96cc01e487a4273d842b142734b     
葬礼，丧礼( funeral的名词复数 )
参考例句：
  • Dad, nominally a Methodist, entered Churches only for weddings and funerals. 爸名义上是卫理公会教徒，可只去教堂参加婚礼和葬礼。
  • They danced at weddings and wailed at funerals. 他们在办喜事的时候跳舞，在办丧事的时候哭泣。
9 recite 7AizK     
vt/vi.背诵，朗读，叙述
参考例句：
  • He is going to recite a poem.他将要朗诵一首诗。
  • He can recite that poem from memory.他能凭记忆背诵那首诗。
10 phrase 6N2x7     
n.短语，词组；成语，习语
参考例句：
  • The phrase was caught on and immediately became popular.这个短语被采用后很快就流行了。
  • That's exactly the phrase I was looking for.这就是我一直找的那个短语。

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