Word · Frequency #11894
sensual
肉欲的；性感的；感官享乐的
relating to physical pleasure, especially sexual
- 1.
Inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations.
引起愉悦或色情感受的
- 2.
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
以身体欲望和激情为特征的
- 3.
Of or pertaining to the physical senses; sensory.
与身体感官有关的；感官的
- 4.
sexually exciting or gratifying
具有性吸引力或令人满足的
- 5.
Provoking or exciting a strong response in the senses.
激发或引起感官强烈反应的
引起愉悦或色情感受的；以身体欲望和激情为特征的；与身体感官有关的；感官的；具有性吸引力或令人满足的；激发或引起感官强烈反应的
In use
The chocolate cake was so rich and sensual that I couldn't stop eating it.
She loves the sensual feel of smooth silk against her skin.
The dance was slow and sensual, with every movement full of passion.
a sensual delight in eating
music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
sensual excesses
sensual + noun
常用于形容声音、身材等给人感官享受的事物。
She has a sensual voice.
她有一种性感的声音。
be + sensual
作表语时强调某种感官特质。
Connections
Collocations
- sensual pleasure
- 感官的愉悦；肉体的快感
- The aroma of freshly baked bread is a simple sensual pleasure.新鲜面包的香气是一种简单的感官愉悦。
- sensual experience
- 感官体验
- The spa offers a deeply sensual experience with its scented oils and soft music.这家水疗中心以香精油和轻柔音乐带来深度的感官体验。
- sensual appeal
- 感官吸引力；性感的魅力
- The painting's sensual appeal lies in its rich colors and flowing lines.这幅画的感官吸引力在于其丰富的色彩和流动的线条。
- sensual desire
- 肉欲；情欲
- The novel explores the conflict between spiritual love and sensual desire.这部小说探讨了精神之爱与肉欲之间的冲突。
- sensual massage
- 感官按摩；香艳按摩
- They booked a couples' sensual massage for their anniversary.他们为结婚周年纪念预订了情侣感官按摩。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
巧记：看到 sens 想到 sense（感觉）。五感被温柔唤起，即 sensual：感官的，又带肉欲。想象丝绸滑过肌肤。
Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：文学或艺术评论、美食与感官体验、人物外貌或魅力描写 该词可指感官上的愉悦（如美食、音乐），也可指肉体或性感的吸引力，语体随语境变化：正式或文学性描述中较中性，涉及性吸引时更直接。使用前注意场合和搭配。
Grammar Note
常作定语或表语，描述感官或肉体上的愉悦
Pronunciation & Spelling
所有这些 -ual 词都只是拼写形近词，并不与 sensual /ˈsɛntʃəwəl/ 押韵：visual、usual、casual 的结尾是 /ʒuəl/，重读元音分别为 /ɪ/、/juː/、/æ/；intellectual、eventual、habitual 的结尾是 /tʃuəl/，重读元音也不同。没有真正的完美押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.