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licentious

UK //laɪˈsenʃəs//US //laɪˈsenʃəs//

词源

源自拉丁语 'licentiosus'(意为‘不受约束的’),由 'licentia'(自由、放纵)派生而来,最早于16世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为放纵不羁、无视道德规范的,常指性行为方面的放荡或缺乏约束。

“The novel was criticized for its licentious portrayal of relationships.”

(这本小说因对关系的放荡描写而受到批评。)

“His licentious lifestyle eventually led to his downfall.”

(他放纵的生活方式最终导致了他的失败。)

同义词:dissolute, debauched, wanton, immoral, promiscuous

常见短语

licentious behavior — 指放纵、不道德的行为,通常涉及性方面的放荡或无视社会规范。

“The scandal revealed his licentious behavior behind closed doors.”

(这起丑闻揭露了他私下里的放荡行为。)