fetish

• 指被过度或非理性崇拜的物品、身体部位或行为，常带有性方面的含义。

A noun referring to an object, body part, or activity that is the focus of excessive or irrational devotion, often with a sexual connotation.

1. Object of devotionC1formal

   An object that is believed to have magical or spiritual powers, often used in religious or cultural rituals.

   拜物

   • The tribe used a carved wooden fetish in their ceremonies.
   • Anthropologists studied the fetish as a symbol of spiritual power.
   • The fetish was passed down through generations as a sacred object.

   同义词amuletcharmidoltalismantotem

2. Sexual fixationC1formal

   A form of sexual desire focused on a specific object, body part, or activity.

   恋物癖

   • He had a fetish for leather clothing.
   • The psychologist discussed the nature of foot fetishes.
   • Her fetish involved specific textures and materials.

   同义词fixationkinkobsessionparaphilia

3. Excessive interestB2informal

   An excessive or irrational devotion to a particular thing or activity.

   过度迷恋

   • She has a fetish for collecting vintage watches.
   • His fetish for cleanliness made him clean the house twice a day.
   • The designer had a fetish for minimalist furniture.

   同义词compulsioncrazefixationinfatuationmaniaobsessionpreoccupation

   反义词apathydisinterestindifference