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exhibitionism

UK //ˌeksɪˈbɪʃənɪzəm//US //ˌeksəˈbɪʃənɪzəm//

词源

源自法语exhibitionnisme(19世纪),由exhibition(展示)和后缀-ism(主义)组成,最初用于描述一种精神病理学现象。

noun

❶ 一种通过公开暴露自己身体或行为来吸引他人注意的心理倾向或行为,通常带有性暗示或寻求刺激的目的。

“His constant need to undress in public was a clear sign of exhibitionism.”

(他总在公共场合脱衣服的行为明显是暴露癖的表现。)

“The psychologist diagnosed her with mild exhibitionism.”

(心理医生诊断她患有轻度暴露癖。)

❶ 广义上指任何刻意引人注目的夸张行为或表现欲,不限于性方面。

“Her constant bragging showed a form of social exhibitionism.”

(她不断的吹嘘显示出某种社交表现欲。)

“The artist's controversial acts were dismissed as mere exhibitionism.”

(艺术家有争议的行为被斥为纯粹的哗众取宠。)

同义词:showiness, flamboyance, ostentation, attention-seeking, grandstanding

常见短语

digital exhibitionism — 指在网络上过度分享个人生活或隐私的行为,通常是为了获得关注或认可。

“Posting every detail of your life online can be seen as digital exhibitionism.”

(在网上发布生活的每个细节可被视为数字暴露癖。)

social exhibitionism — 在社交场合中刻意引人注目的行为表现,不一定带有性意味。

“His dramatic entrance was pure social exhibitionism.”

(他戏剧性的入场纯粹是社交表现欲作祟。)