Word · Frequency #37047
licentious
/laɪˈsentʃəs/
adjective
放荡的;淫乱的
Sexually unrestrained; lacking moral discipline in sexual conduct.
- 1.
Lacking restraint, or ignoring societal standards, particularly in sexual conduct; sexually unprincipled.
缺乏约束,或无视社会标准,尤其在性行为方面;性道德不端。
- 2.
lacking moral discipline; especially sexually unrestrained
缺乏道德约束;尤指性行为放纵
- 3.
Disregarding accepted rules.
无视公认规则。
肆无忌惮的;不顾规矩的;缺乏约束,或无视社会标准,尤其在性行为方面;性道德不端。;缺乏道德约束;尤指性行为放纵;无视公认规则。;放肆的;[法] 放纵的
In use
His licentious behavior at the party offended many guests.
The novel was banned for its licentious content.
Ancient Rome was notorious for its licentious aristocracy.
coarse and licentious men
Learner notes
Grammar Note
用于贬义,常修饰行为或人
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