
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)