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perversion

UK //pəˈvɜːʃn//US //pərˈvɜːrʒn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'perversio',意为'转向错误的方向',由 'per-'(错误)和 'vertere'(转向)组成。

noun

❶ 指对正常或自然事物的扭曲或反常行为,通常涉及性行为或心理方面的异常表现。

“The novel explores themes of sexual perversion and obsession.”

(这部小说探讨了性变态和痴迷的主题。)

“Some consider his fascination with violence a form of psychological perversion.”

(有些人认为他对暴力的迷恋是一种心理扭曲。)

同义词:distortion, corruption, aberration

常见短语

moral perversion — 指道德上的扭曲或堕落,通常用于描述违背社会道德标准的行为或思想。

“The cult leader was accused of encouraging moral perversion among his followers.”

(这个邪教领袖被指控鼓励其追随者道德堕落。)