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steamy

UK //ˈstiːmi//US //ˈstiːmi//

词源

源自 steam(蒸汽) + 后缀 -y,19世纪中期开始使用,最初描述物理蒸汽状态,后引申为情欲隐喻。

adjective

❶ 形容充满蒸汽或水汽的环境,通常指湿热、雾气弥漫的状态,也可比喻为情欲浓烈的氛围。

“The bathroom became steamy after a hot shower.”

(洗过热水澡后,浴室变得雾气腾腾。)

“She wiped the steamy mirror to see her reflection.”

(她擦去起雾的镜面想看清自己。)

同义词:humid, sultry, erotic, sensual

常见短语

steamy romance — 指充满情欲张力的浪漫关系或故事情节,常见于小说或影视作品中。

“The movie is famous for its steamy romance scenes.”

(这部电影以火辣的浪漫场景闻名。)