exhibitionism
US /ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm/
名词
1.
炫耀癖, 暴露癖
the act or practice of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention or display oneself
示例:
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His constant need for applause was a clear sign of his exhibitionism.
他不断寻求掌声,这清楚地表明了他的炫耀癖。
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Some artists use exhibitionism as a form of protest.
一些艺术家将暴露癖作为一种抗议形式。
2.
暴露癖, 露阴癖
a mental condition characterized by an urge to display the genitals in public
示例:
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He was arrested for public indecency, a clear case of sexual exhibitionism.
他因公共猥亵被捕,这显然是性暴露癖的案例。
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Psychologists study the underlying causes of exhibitionism.
心理学家研究暴露癖的根本原因。