lewd

IPA/luːd/
KK[lˈud]IPA/luːd/

lewd — 形容詞

  • lewdpositive
  • lewdercomparative
  • lewdestsuperlative

1. describing actions, words, or clothing that openly and coarsely refer to sex in

1.形容詞B2
釋義

猥褻的

言行或穿著粗魯露骨的性意味

describing actions, words, or clothing that openly and coarsely refer to sex in a way that most people find shocking or unpleasant

例句

The principal warned the students that lewd language would not be tolerated at the school dance.

校長警告學生，在學校舞會上使用猥褻言語是絕對不被允許的。

collocation: lewd language

Nadia felt humiliated after a stranger shouted lewd comments at her from a passing car.

Nadia 被一名路過的陌生人從車上對她大喊猥褻言論，感到非常屈辱。

collocation: lewd comments

同義詞
  • vulgar

    broader in meaning, can describe anything tasteless or unrefined, not only sexual

  • obscene

    stronger, suggesting something is morally shocking and often illegal in nature

  • crude

    less forceful; suggests lack of refinement rather than deliberate offensiveness

反義詞
  • decent

    respecting social norms of modesty and good taste

  • modest

    not showing too much of the body or calling attention to it

文法句型

lewd + noun

be + lewd

用法筆記

Stronger and more disapproving than 'rude' or 'crude'. Frequently used in formal complaints, workplace policies, and media censorship discussions.

常見錯誤

❌His joke was lewd, which means it was a little bit naughty.
✅His joke was lewd, which means it was openly sexual and offensive.
💡Lewd implies strong offensiveness, not mild naughtiness.
❌She made a lewd mistake on the test.
✅She made a crude joke that embarrassed everyone.
💡Lewd specifically relates to sexual matters, not general mistakes or lack of refinement.

2. having an excessive or obsessive focus on sexual thoughts or desires in a way th

2.形容詞C1
釋義

好色的

過度沉迷於色慾的

having an excessive or obsessive focus on sexual thoughts or desires in a way that is often viewed as morally wrong or depraved

例句

The novel's main character is a lewd old merchant who spends his nights chasing young actresses.

這部小說的主角是一位好色的老商人，夜夜追逐年輕女演員。

collocation: lewd old man

Rania was uncomfortable with the lewd glances her colleague kept sending her during the meeting.

Rania 對於同事在會議期間不斷向她投來的淫穢目光感到很不自在。

collocation: lewd glances

同義詞
  • lustful

    more neutral and direct; simply describes strong sexual desire

  • lascivious

    more literary and formal; suggests an openly or aggressively sexual manner

  • licentious

    broader in meaning; describes a general disregard for moral rules, not only sexual

反義詞
  • chaste

    abstaining from sexual activity or thoughts, especially for moral or religious reasons

  • pure

    free from any moral stain, including sexual impropriety

文法句型

lewd + noun

be + lewd

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the person's character or inner state rather than on a specific action or expression. Common in literary and historical descriptions.

常見錯誤

❌He is lewd to his employees.
✅He makes lewd remarks to his employees.
💡Lewd describes a quality or behaviour, not a direct action directed at someone.