
lust
词源
源自古英语 'lust'(愉悦,欲望),源自原始日耳曼语 *lustuz,与德语 'Lust'(快乐)同源。最初中性含义,后逐渐侧重性欲层面。
noun
❶ 强烈的性欲望或肉体渴望,通常带有贬义,指不受理性控制的冲动。
“He couldn't control his lust for her.”
(他无法控制对她的肉欲。)
“The movie portrays the king's lust for power.”
(这部电影描绘了国王对权力的贪欲。)
❶ 对某事物极度强烈的渴望或热情,可用于中性或负面语境。
“He has a lust for life that's contagious.”
(他对生活的热情具有感染力。)
“The dictator's lust for control knew no bounds.”
(独裁者对控制的贪欲没有界限。)
verb
❶ 对某人产生强烈的性欲望,通常带有贬义或过度意味。
“He lusted after his neighbor's wife.”
(他垂涎邻居的妻子。)
“The young man couldn't help lusting for the beautiful stranger.”
(年轻男子忍不住对美丽的陌生人心生欲念。)
常见短语
lust for life — 对生活的强烈热情和活力,通常用于积极语境。
“Despite his age, he still has an incredible lust for life.”
(尽管年事已高,他仍对生活充满惊人热情。)
lust after — 强烈渴望某人或某物,常带有性暗示或过度贪婪的意味。
“The collectors were lusting after the rare painting.”
(收藏家们对这幅稀有画作垂涎不已。)