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源自拉丁语 'licentiosus'(意为‘放纵的’),由 'licentia'(自由,许可)和后缀 '-ness'(表示状态或性质)组成。
❶ 指行为放纵、不受道德约束的状态,常用来形容过度追求感官享受或性自由而忽视社会规范的行为。
“The novel depicts the licentiousness of the aristocracy in 18th century France.”
(这部小说描绘了18世纪法国贵族阶层的放荡生活。)
“His licentiousness eventually led to the ruin of his reputation.”
(他的放荡行为最终导致了他的名声扫地。)
moral licentiousness — 指道德上的放纵,形容完全无视道德规范的行为或态度。
“The philosopher warned against the dangers of moral licentiousness.”
(这位哲学家警告人们要警惕道德放纵的危险。)