1630s, "itching," later, and now exclusively, "having an itching desire" (1650s), especially "lascivious, lewd," (1746), from Latin prurientem (nominative pruriens), present participle of prurire "to itch; to long for, be wanton," perhaps related to pruna "glowing coals," from PIE root *preus- "to freeze; burn" (see freeze (v.)). Related: Pruriently.
雙語例句
1. We read the gossip written about them with prurient interest.
我們翻看他們的八卦時帶著不潔的想法。
來自柯林斯例句
2. She showed a prurient interest in the details of the rape case.
她對那強奸案的細節津津樂道.
來自互聯網
3. Something, such as language or printed matter, considered obscene, prurient, or immoral.
猥褻的東西被認為猥褻的 、 荒淫的或淫湯的東西, 例如語言或印刷物.
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4. The new film will ambush the unwary, appal the squeamish and get unwanted attention the prurient.
這部新片將出其不意地震撼粗心的觀眾, 令膽小的觀眾感到驚駭,并得到好色之徒討厭的關注.
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5. He showed a very prurient interest in the details of the rape case.