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be (sheer) masochism
可用 pure 或 sheer 加强语气，表示某事完全是自我折磨。
Going on another date with him would be sheer masochism.
再和他约会一次简直是纯粹的自虐。
受虐癖；受虐狂
masochisms — plural of masochism
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
受虐癖；受虐狂
sexual pleasure obtained from receiving physical or psychological punishment
Going on another date with him would be sheer masochism.
再和他约会一次简直是纯粹的自虐。
The (often sexual) enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation.
从接受惩罚(身体或心理)中获得的性快感
sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
The psychologist explained that masochism involves gaining pleasure from being punished.
心理学家解释说，受虐狂涉及从被惩罚中获得快感。
In their relationship, they openly discussed their preferences for masochism and dominance.
在他们的关系中，他们公开讨论了自己对受虐和支配的偏好。
The documentary explored the psychological roots of masochism without judgment.
这部纪录片不带评判地探讨了受虐狂的心理根源。
可用 pure 或 sheer 加强语气，表示某事完全是自我折磨。
Going on another date with him would be sheer masochism.
再和他约会一次简直是纯粹的自虐。
there is ... in doing sth 表示某行为带有受虐意味，doing sth 是动名词短语。
There is a kind of masochism in re-reading your ex's angry messages.
反复阅读前任的愤怒留言带有一种受虐狂色彩。
act of masochism 强调一次具体行为；masochism 本身通常不可数，但 act 是可数名词。
Waiting in line for three hours just to buy a cake was an act of masochism.
为了买个蛋糕排队三小时是一种自虐行为。
Not this
He enjoys masochism, so he likes hurting people.
Use this
He enjoys sadism, so he likes hurting people.
masochism 指从被施加的痛苦中获得快感，sadism 才指从施加痛苦中获得快感；句中后文说“喜欢伤害别人”，所以应改用 sadism。
Not this
He is a masochism.
Use this
He is a masochist.
masochism 是表示“受虐癖”的抽象名词，不能指人；表示“有受虐倾向的人”应使用 masochist，因此不能说 a masochism。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
性受虐癖
The therapist specializes in treating sexual masochism.
这位治疗师专门治疗性受虐癖。
施虐与受虐
The film frankly portrays sadism and masochism.
这部电影坦率地展现了施虐与受虐。
纯粹的受虐
Running a marathon without any training is sheer masochism.
完全不训练就去跑马拉松，纯粹是受虐。
一丝受虐倾向
There has always been a streak of masochism in her personality.
她的性格中一直有一丝受虐倾向。
受虐行为
Leaving your umbrella at home on such a rainy day is an act of masochism.
这样的雨天把伞留在家里，真是一种受虐行为。
当我们跳着《受虐狂探戈》起舞。
His constant self-criticism seems like a form of masochism.
他不断的自我批评似乎是一种受虐狂的表现。
Use masochisms naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想记忆：masochism 开头 maso 像“麻嗖”，受虐时身上“麻嗖嗖”地疼，记住是“受虐狂”。
语域：formal 常见场景：心理學與臨床討論、正式書面或學術語境 「masochism」通常用於心理學、醫學或較為正式的書面語境，屬較正式用語；日常口語中比較少直接使用這個名詞，多見於專業或學術討論。
没有常见单词与 masochism 完全押韵。共同点只在末尾的 /ɪzəm/ 音和 -ism 拼写：sadism、criticism、optimism、fascism 都以此结尾，但重读元音不同。fascism 虽然拼写相近，但读作 /ˈfæʃɪzəm/，与 masochism 的 /ˈmæsəkɪzəm/ 不押韵。catechism 和 anarchism 的 -chism 拼写都读 /kɪzəm/，与 masochism 中的 -chism 相同，但重读音节后的辅音不同，所以也不押韵。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.