fleshly

• 过时的形容词，指与肉体或身体有关的，常含感官欲望或肉欲之意，与精神、灵魂层面相对。

An archaic adjective relating to the physical body, often with connotations of sensual or carnal desires, as opposed to spiritual matters.

1. Relating to the bodyC1formal

   Pertaining to the physical body, as opposed to the spirit or mind.

   肉体的

   • The philosopher contrasted fleshly desires with spiritual aspirations.
   • He was preoccupied with fleshly pleasures and material comforts.
   • The poem explores the tension between fleshly existence and the soul.

   同义词bodilycarnalcorporalcorporealphysicalsomatic

   反义词incorporealmentalpsychicspiritual

2. Sensual or carnalC1formal

   Relating to physical, especially sexual, appetites and desires.

   肉欲的

   • The novel vividly describes the fleshly temptations of the court.
   • She rejected the fleshly advances of her suitor.
   • The artist's work often celebrates fleshly beauty and passion.

   同义词bodilycarnaleroticlasciviouslibidinouslustfulphysicalsensualsexualvoluptuouswanton

   反义词celestialchasteplatonicpurespiritual