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carnal

UK //ˈkɑː.nəl//US //ˈkɑːr.nəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'carnalis'(肉体的),来自 'caro'(肉,身体)。14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

adjective

❶ 与身体或感官欲望相关的,通常指与性有关的肉体欢愉,区别于精神或情感层面。

“Their relationship was purely carnal, with no emotional connection.”

(他们的关系纯粹是肉体上的,没有任何情感联系。)

“The novel explores the carnal desires of its characters in great detail.”

(这部小说详细探讨了角色们的肉体欲望。)

❶ 世俗的或物质的,与精神或神圣的事物相对。

“The monk renounced all carnal pleasures to focus on spiritual growth.”

(这位僧侣放弃了所有世俗享乐,专注于精神成长。)

“His writings often contrast carnal life with divine truth.”

(他的著作经常将世俗生活与神圣真理进行对比。)

同义词:bodily, physical, sensual, fleshly, sexual

常见短语

carnal knowledge — 法律术语,指性关系,尤指在法定年龄以下的性行为。

“He was charged with having carnal knowledge of a minor.”

(他被指控与未成年人发生性关系。)

carnal desires — 指人类本能的肉体欲望,特别是性欲。

“The ascetic lifestyle requires suppressing carnal desires.”

(苦行僧的生活方式需要抑制肉体欲望。)