obscenity

• 指被认为冒犯、下流或违背道德的言行、语言或事物，尤指涉及色情的内容。

A noun referring to behavior, language, or acts that are considered offensive, indecent, or morally repulsive.

1. Offensive behaviorC1formal

   The quality or state of being morally offensive, indecent, or shocking, especially in a sexual way.

   猥亵

   • The film was banned for its obscenity.
   • He was arrested for public obscenity.
   • The court ruled that the material constituted obscenity.

   同义词bawdinessimmoralityimproprietyindecencylewdnesslicentiousnessoffensivenesssalaciousnesssmutvulgarity

   反义词decencydecorummodestyproprietypurityrespectability

2. Offensive word or phraseB2formal

   A word or phrase that is considered vulgar, indecent, or taboo.

   淫秽词语

   • The comedian's routine was full of obscenities.
   • She shouted an obscenity at the driver who cut her off.
   • The book was criticized for its use of obscenities.

   同义词blasphemydirty wordexpletivefour-letter wordoathprofanityvulgarism

3. Obscene actC1formal

   An action that is considered morally repulsive or indecent.

   猥亵行为

   • The painting was considered an obscenity by the conservative group.
   • The dictator's crimes were an obscenity against humanity.
   • The destruction of the ancient temple was an obscenity.

   同义词abominationatrocityimmoralityindecencyiniquityoutragewickednesswrong

   反义词chastitydecencydecorummoralityproprietypurity