Word · Frequency #33141
prudish
/ˈpruːdɪʃ/
adjective
过分正经的；拘谨的；故作端庄的
Easily shocked or offended, especially by sexual matters; excessively proper or modest.
- 1.
Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
过分正经的；容易因性事而生气或震惊。
- 2.
exaggeratedly proper
过分拘谨的；过分正经的
过分正经的；容易因性事而生气或震惊。；过分拘谨的；过分正经的；拘守礼仪的；过分规矩的；表面正经的
In use
Her prudish attitude made her uncomfortable with the casual jokes at the party.
He was too prudish to discuss the scene from the movie openly.
Some people find her prudish, but I think she just has high standards.
be prudish about sth
表示对某事物表现得过分拘谨或假正经。
She is prudish about discussing sex.
她对讨论性话题过分拘谨。
prudish attitude
修饰名词，描述一种过分拘谨的立场。
He has a prudish attitude towards modern art.
他对现代艺术持假正经的态度。
too prudish
在系动词后作表语，表示过分拘谨的程度。
Connections
Synonyms
- prim
- 一本正经的，拘谨的 · 语气稍弱，侧重礼节上的拘谨；prudish强调对不雅事物的反感。
- strait-laced
- 行为严格的，古板的 · 更强调严格的道德标准，带有贬义。
- puritanical
- 清教徒式的，极端严谨的 · 常用于宗教或道德语境，语气强于prudish。
- stuffy
- 一本正经的，保守的 · 侧重保守和沉闷，不直接针对性道德。
- proper
- 循规蹈矩的，正经的 · 中性词，但可作委婉替代；需语境暗示过分。
Confusing words
- prim
- 拘谨的，一本正经的 · prudish 强调假装正经或过分守礼，而 prim 更侧重态度上的刻板和整洁，少含假正经意味。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常与介词 about 连用，表示对某事物过分拘谨
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