self-gratification
self-gratification — 名詞
1. the practice of doing what makes you feel satisfied or happy, especially when th
自我滿足
滿足自身慾望的行為
the practice of doing what makes you feel satisfied or happy, especially when this is done in a way that others may consider too selfish
Wren spent the weekend in a haze of self-gratification, ordering takeaway and binge-watching shows.
Wren 整個週末沉浸在自我滿足的氛圍中，叫外送、追劇度過。
collocation: haze of self-gratification
The therapist warned Omar that his constant self-gratification could damage relationships with friends and family.
心理治療師警告 Omar，持續的自我滿足可能會損害他與朋友和家人的關係。
that-clause after warn + object
Some people believe that modern society encourages self-gratification over responsibility and hard work.
有些人認為，現代社會鼓勵自我滿足，勝過責任感和努力工作。
A life focused only on self-gratification often leaves little room for meaningful connections with others.
只專注於自我滿足的生活，往往很難與他人建立有意義的連結。
After a year of dieting, Dario enjoyed a weekend of self-gratification at the food market.
經過一年的節食，Dario 在美食市場享受了一個自我滿足的週末。
- self-indulgence
more about allowing yourself luxuries or enjoyable activities, often without the selfishness implied by self-gratification
- hedonism
a broader philosophical view that pleasure is the most important goal in life; more formal and abstract
- self-pleasure
less common and less negative than self-gratification; can also mean masturbation
- self-denial
refusing yourself things you enjoy, often for religious or moral reasons
- self-restraint
holding back from doing something you want to do, often for practical or ethical reasons
文法句型
self-gratification as subject
self-gratification + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This word is often used critically, suggesting that the person is being selfish or irresponsible by focusing only on their own pleasure.
常見錯誤
2. a formal or polite word for the act of touching your own sexual organs for pleas
自慰
性方面的自我刺激行為
a formal or polite word for the act of touching your own sexual organs for pleasure
The doctor explained that self-gratification is a normal part of human development.
醫生解釋說，自慰是人類發展的正常一部分。
noun + that-clause: explain that self-gratification is normal
In many cultures, self-gratification was historically discussed only in medical textbooks.
在許多文化中，自慰在歷史上只有醫學教科書才會討論。
The sex education class covered topics such as puberty, reproduction, and self-gratification.
性教育課程涵蓋了青春期、生殖和自慰等主題。
Research shows that attitudes toward self-gratification vary widely across different societies.
研究顯示，不同社會對自慰的態度有很大的差異。
- masturbation
the direct, everyday term for the same act; more common and less formal
- self-stimulation
a neutral, clinical term that avoids the moral overtones of self-gratification
用法筆記
This is a clinical or polite way of referring to masturbation. In everyday speech, the direct term 'masturbation' is more common and less ambiguous.