"foreplay" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 前戏

Definition

在性交之前进行的性活动，包括触摸、亲吻和其他亲密行为，以增加性唤起。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

不可数名词——没有复数形式。可以比喻性地用于描述正式事件之前的铺垫（"The negotiations were just foreplay for the real deal"）。比喻用法是非正式的，带有幽默意味。

Examples

Many couples consider foreplay an important part of intimacy.

许多情侣认为**前戏**是亲密关系的重要组成部分。

The article discussed the importance of foreplay in relationships.

文章讨论了**前戏**在关系中的重要性。

Communication about foreplay can improve a couple's connection.

关于**前戏**的沟通可以改善情侣之间的联系。

The opening speeches were just foreplay for the main debate.

开场演讲只是主辩论的**前奏**。

Experts say that emotional foreplay — flirting, compliments, anticipation — matters just as much.

专家说，情感上的**前戏**——调情、赞美、期待——同样重要。

All that small talk was just foreplay — he finally got to the point after twenty minutes.

那些闲聊只是**铺垫**——他在二十分钟后终于切入正题。