Word · Frequency #40501
licentiousness
/laɪˈsɛnʃəsnɪs/
noun
放荡；淫荡；放纵
核心释义
The state or quality of being licentious; moral looseness, especially in sexual conduct.
- 1.
放荡不羁的特性。
The property of being licentious.
放荡不羁的特性。；放荡；放肆
用法In use
The novel was criticized for its portrayal of moral licentiousness in high society.
用法提示：此处licentiousness指道德上的放荡，作名词使用。
His licentiousness eventually alienated all his close friends.
用法提示：licentiousness表示行为放肆，作主语。
The king's court was notorious for its licentiousness and decadence.
用法提示：licentiousness与decadence并列，指生活作风放纵。
someone's licentiousness
表示某人的放荡行为。
His licentiousness led to his downfall.
他的放荡导致了他的垮台。
act with licentiousness
与动词act连用。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- licentious
- 放荡的 · licentious是形容词，licentiousness是名词，用法不同。
- lewdness
- 淫荡 · lewdness侧重性方面的淫秽，licentiousness涵盖更广的不道德放荡。
- debauchery
- 放荡享乐 · debauchery指过度的感官享乐，licentiousness强调无视道德约束。
词族Word family
- licentiousnesses
- plural
学习提示Learner notes
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