kiss of death

短语

死亡之吻

发音

AU

词形变化

kisses of death 复数 kisses of death

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A kiss on the cheek that signifies the death of the receiver, as delivered by a mob boss or one with such influence.

  2. 2.

    Something that may seem good and favorable but that actually brings ruin to hopes, plans, etc.

    习语 非正式

    The role in the soap opera was the kiss of death for Ann's career as a theatrical actress.

词汇关系

名词

上位词 5

disaster tragedy catastrophe calamity cataclysm

词源

From the Biblical reference that when Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he kissed Jesus.

来源：wiktionary