"carnality" in Chinese (Simplified)
肉欲
Definition
肉欲指与身体尤其是性欲相关的欲望或冲动。它常常与精神或理智上的追求相对。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个正式、文学性较强的词，常用于学术、宗教或文学语境，带有批评或道德色彩。常见于“肉欲之罪”等表达，不是普通‘欲望’或‘激情’的同义词。
Examples
Many religions warn against carnality.
许多宗教警告不要沉溺于**肉欲**。
He struggled with feelings of carnality.
他一直在与自己的**肉欲**斗争。
The novel explores themes of carnality and morality.
这本小说探讨了**肉欲**与道德的话题。
Some critics argued that the film’s carnality was unnecessary to the storyline.
有些评论家认为电影中的**肉欲**对情节并非必要。
The preacher gave a sermon on resisting carnality in daily life.
牧师讲道时谈到了在日常生活中抗拒**肉欲**。
She found the poet’s open descriptions of carnality both shocking and fascinating.
她觉得诗人坦率描写**肉欲**让人又震惊又着迷。