curse² n [C] 1 a word or words that you use when you swear, or when you are angry 骂人话，脏话 2 magical words that are intended to bring someone bad luck 咒语，诅咒: a witch's curse 巫婆的咒语 3 something that causes trouble, harm etc 祸因，祸根: Car crime is a curse on our society. 汽车窃盗是我们社会的祸害。